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)