This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line (2018)
They cannot defeat a human spirit that wants its freedom
In 1986, Daniel Pohl was stuck in communist Czechoslovakia, looking for a way to escape life under totalitarian rule. His exit strategy was unusual, to say the least. After realizing that he could not rely on traditional forms of transport, Daniel chose to zip line his way to freedom. After teaming up with a physicist, the two devised a plan using a series of DIY pulleys. Thankfully, his journey proved to be mission possible as he successfully crossed the Iron Curtain, making a safe escape into Austria.
Director: Michael Fequiere
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: June 8, 2018
Cast
- Justin Joseph Hall - Robert Oswald
Production: Great Big Story
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
escape, anti-communism
More Films by Director: Michael Fequiere
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line about?
- In 1986, Daniel Pohl was stuck in communist Czechoslovakia, looking for a way to escape life under totalitarian rule. His exit strategy was unusual, to say the least. After realizing that he could not rely on traditional forms of transport, Daniel chose to zip line his way to freedom. After teaming up with a physicist, the two devised a plan using a series of DIY pulleys. Thankfully, his journey proved to be mission possible as he successfully crossed the Iron Curtain, making a safe escape into Austria.
- Who directed This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line?
- This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line was directed by Michael Fequiere.
- Who stars in This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line?
- This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line stars Justin Joseph Hall.
- How long is This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line?
- This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line?
- This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line is a Documentary film.