René
René - The Prisoner of Freedom- Director
- Helena Třeštíková
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Year
- 2021
- Genre
- Documentary
- Scriptwriters
- Helena Třeštíková
- Production
- Negativ Film Productions, Česká televize
Storyline
A feature-length documentary following, over the span of 20 years, the fate of a Czech criminal – and author – as it unfolds against the political transformation of Central Europe. A heartfelt documentary of raw authenticity, it sets forth the unbelievable life-story of a young man who, from the age of 17, has been followed by a film camera as his life has taken him in and out of prison. Surprisingly he discovers success as an author, though he remains a sick man, a criminal incapable of rehabilitation.
Festivals & Academy awards and others
DocsBarcelona - International Documentary Film Festival 2023
Special Sessions
European Film Awards (EFA) 2008
European Film Academy Documentary - Prix Arte (won)