“Freedom” is the French film that combines a story inspired by real events with a script crafted by one of the industry’s most popular actresses and directors, Mélanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds and Now You See Me).
Lucas Bravo (Emily in Paris) and Léa Luce Busato (Bowling Saturne) star in this romantic action thriller, set to join thePrime Video catalog on November 1 of this year, promising a good dose of drama and unexpected twists.
Alain Goldman (Bimboland), one of the producers of the title, spoke about the narrative driving the drama, stating that the story is “about daring escapes, love and an unwavering quest for freedom”.
What is the real story of Bruno Sulak?
Bruno Sulak was a famous French criminal who gained notoriety in the 1980s for his audacious jewelry heists. Born in 1952, he was known for carrying out his crimes in a non-violent manner, using ingenious tactics and careful planning.
His ability to escape from the police and his charisma made him a fascinating figure in popular culture. He was arrested several times, but his escape attempts always attracted media attention.
In 1985, while serving a sentence in Fleury-Mérogis prison, he attempted to escape and died in the process. His life has been a subject of interest in literature and film, and he is often regarded as a symbol of defiance against authority.
What is Freedom about?
“Freedom” delves into the thrilling life of Bruno Sulak, known for his audacious non-violent heists. The movie showcases the feats that have earned him comparisons to the fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin.
It offers a fascinating portrait of his bold robberies and even bolder prison escapes. Portrayed by Lucas Bravo, Sulak’s character stands as a symbol of defiance against authority.
This rebelliousness and his attitudes were driven by an insatiable thirst for freedom and the love he shares with his partner, Annie, who is dramatized in the film by Léa Luce Busato.
Under the direction of Mélanie Laurent, the film captures the tension between Sulak and Georges Moréas, the relentless police commissioner tasked with his capture, painting a poetic portrait of a man driven by passion and principle.
The criminal who has been regarded as a hero, much like the romantic outlaws of old France, lived by his own rules, never resorting to violence even as his fame grew with each heist.
Beyond the action-packed drama, the upcoming thriller explores the deeper emotional landscape of Sulak’s life: his love for Annie and his obsessive pursuit of freedom, which ultimately led to his death.
The show promises to captivate viewers with its blend of romance, suspense and the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game that defined his final years of freedom before his untimely death in 1985.