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René – The Prisoner of Freedom

René – The Prisoner of Freedom

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 7, 2022

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

René – Vězeň svobody

Production Companies

Negativ

Director

Helena Třeštíková

Description

The Czech criminal René is finding it difficult to go straight. Roaming from job to shelter, from woman to woman, he discovers that living honestly is a lot more difficult than just stealing something every once in a while. In 1989, filmmaker Helena Třeštíková started filming the then 18-year-old delinquent, ultimately resulting in the 2008 film René, which follows his life inside and outside prison. This sequel to that film begins with the premiere of René and the ensuing storm of media attention.