Hampton Fancher, from flamenco dancer to Blade Runner screenwriter, profiled in new film
A new biographical film titled 'Escapes' chronicles the unconventional life of Hampton Fancher, the screenwriter of the 1982 sci-fi classic 'Blade Runner'. Directed by Michael Almereyda and produced by Wes Anderson, the film blends Fancher's first-person narration with cinematic reenactments, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Fancher, born in Los Angeles in 1939, ran away from home as a teenager to pursue flamenco dancing and acting in Spain. He later wrote the screenplay for 'Blade Runner', directed by Ridley Scott, and returned to write its sequel 'Blade Runner 2049', set for release in autumn 2017. The film 'Escapes' is being released in America now.
Key facts
- Hampton Fancher was born in Los Angeles in 1939.
- He ran away from home as a teenager to become a flamenco dancer and actor in Spain.
- Fancher wrote the screenplay for 'Blade Runner' (1982), directed by Ridley Scott.
- He also wrote the screenplay for 'Blade Runner 2049', releasing in autumn 2017.
- The biographical film 'Escapes' is directed by Michael Almereyda and produced by Wes Anderson.
- 'Escapes' is being released in America in August 2017.
- The film uses Fancher's own narration and blends life with cinematic fiction.
Entities
Artists
- Hampton Fancher
- Michael Almereyda
- Wes Anderson
- Ridley Scott
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Spain