My Greatest Escape (2009)

Plot

Michel Vaujour, a notorious thief and mobster, dedicated his life to evading captivity, opting for adventure over confinement. After spending 27 years in prison—17 of which were spent in solitary—he executed audacious escapes, including a helicopter getaway from a prison rooftop. Released on parole in 2003, this documentary chronicles his extraordinary journey, highlighting that his most significant escape was not from physical bars, but from the confines of his own mind. Isolation became a catalyst for self-reflection and enlightenment, ultimately leading to his profound transformation and liberation of the soul.