Rene - The Prisoner of Freedom

Rene - The Prisoner of Freedom - Turbulent, Reflective, Transformative

This riveting documentary offers a compelling look into the life of René, a prisoner whose extraordinary intelligence and complex personality are brought to the forefront following a successful film portrait. Directed by Helena Třeštíková, the documentary captures thirteen years of René's tumultuous journey from the film's premiere to his present struggles to evade incarceration. As René navigates the fragile terrain of new relationships, his disdain for societal norms and the system poses a stark contradiction. The film meticulously documents René's evolution, both physically and mentally, over more than a decade, posing the poignant question of whether a man like René can find maturity and a sense of peace at the age of fifty.