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Release Date: 2008   Duration: 90 min

Categories: Movies, World cinema, Documentary

René is a 2008 film directed by Helena Třeštíková. "Steve James (Hoop Dreams) once lamented that “no one makes long-form documentaries anymore.” He’ll be happy to know that veteran documentarian Helena Trestíková has answered the call. Since 1989, she has followed 17-year-old René's development from pimple-faced juvie to tattooed convict to published writer in this incredible...  MORE

René is a 2008 film directed by Helena Třeštíková. "Steve James (Hoop Dreams) once lamented that “no one makes long-form documentaries anymore.” He’ll be happy to know that veteran documentarian Helena Trestíková has answered the call. Since 1989, she has followed 17-year-old René's development from pimple-faced juvie to tattooed convict to published writer in this incredible document, spanning twenty years of a life lived both inside and outside Czech prisons and politics. Intelligent and introspective, this multi-award-winning film is a fascinating study of cyclical bad behavior and the glimmers of hope that keep us all going." Quoting the description from the 2010 IndieFest site. LESS