This year Hot Docs are proud to present the Canadian premiere of Czech director Helena Třestíková’s wonderful documentary 

René (Czech Republic)

Helena Třestíková / 83 min / Czech Republic / Czech with English subtitles

Veteran documentarian Helena Třestíková follows 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.

9:45 pm Mon, May 4, The Royal Cinema
3:45 pm Wed, May 6, Cumberland 3

For more information on René, visit:
http://schedule.hotdocs.ca/index.php/2009/film/rene

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Ticket Info: Prices are $12 for screenings before 11 p.m., and $5 after 11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hotdocs.ca, by phone 416-637-5150, or in person at The Documentary Box Office, Hazelton Lanes – Lower Level, 55 Avenue Road.

Box Office Hours:
March 16 – April 29
Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 30 – May 10
Monday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Hot Docs is pleased to offer FREE daytime screenings (before 6 pm) for seniors and students. Tickets for free daytime screenings must be obtained at the screening venue on the day of the screening, subject to availability. Free tickets are NOT available at the Documentary Box Office.