
Libre (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Libre: encanto criminal, Freedom, 自由, 自由を愛した男, Свобода, Özgürlük
Director: Mélanie Laurent
Writer: Christophe Deslandes, Mélanie Laurent
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Amazon Studios France, Pitchipoï Productions
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on true story, escaped prisoner, heist, infamous, jewel robbery, lovers, robber, true identity
Story
Libre tells the story of Bruno Sulak, a charismatic thief who led multiple heists in France during the 1980s. Inspired by true events, the film follows Bruno's daring exploits and his status as 'France's Public Enemy #1'. Despite his infamy, Bruno maintains one constant: his love for Annie, his accomplice and lover. The narrative is marked by Bruno's numerous escapes from police custody, always driven by his desire to reunite with Annie.
Summary
Libre is a captivating tale of crime, love, and freedom set against the backdrop of France in the 1980s. Directed by Mélanie Laurent, the film draws inspiration from the real-life story of Bruno Sulak, one of France's most notorious non-violent robbers who became an icon of 'Freedom'. While details about specific heists or escape methods are scarce, it is clear that Libre will explore Bruno's criminal exploits, his relationship with Annie, and his eventual capture. Despite the lack of detail in the available sources, Libre promises to be a thrilling biography of a man who dared to defy conventions.