My Greatest Escape (2009)
Michel Vaujour, former thief and mobster, always chose making a break for freedom over a life behind bars, adventure over a life of submission. He has spent 27 years in prison, 17 of those in solitary confinement. He succeeded in carrying out amazing escapes with toy guns, worthy of a Hollywood script, including a daring helicopter breakout from the roof of a jail. He was finally released on parole in 2003. This documentary is an uplifting and universal story of a remarkable transformation. Michel Vaujour's greatest escape was not from jail but from himself. The liberation of the mind and ultimately, the soul. His isolation forced him to continuously confront himself. The reward has been self-enlightenment.
Director: Fabienne Godet
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: April 8, 2009
Cast
- Michel Vaujour - Michel Vaujour
Screenplay
Production: Le Bureau
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Fabienne Godet
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Greatest Escape about?
- Michel Vaujour, former thief and mobster, always chose making a break for freedom over a life behind bars, adventure over a life of submission. He has spent 27 years in prison, 17 of those in solitary confinement. He succeeded in carrying out amazing escapes with toy guns, worthy of a Hollywood script, including a daring helicopter breakout from the roof of a jail. He was finally released on parole in 2003. This documentary is an uplifting and universal story of a remarkable transformation. Michel Vaujour's greatest escape was not from jail but from himself. The liberation of the mind and ultimately, the soul. His isolation forced him to continuously confront himself. The reward has been self-enlightenment.
- Who directed My Greatest Escape?
- My Greatest Escape was directed by Fabienne Godet.
- Who stars in My Greatest Escape?
- My Greatest Escape stars Michel Vaujour.
- How long is My Greatest Escape?
- My Greatest Escape has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is My Greatest Escape?
- My Greatest Escape is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was My Greatest Escape produced?
- My Greatest Escape was produced in France.