Der Todestrieb

Jacques Mesrine wrote his autobiography in the high-security wing of a Parisian prison. After his experiences in the Algerian War and unsuccessful attempts to hold a regular job, Mesrine breaks with all conventions of bourgeois life and declares war on society. He takes on the risks of a life on the fringes of society with unwavering determination, showing neither remorse nor self-pity. As a superstar and king of escape, he garnered widespread sympathy, and he became one of the most radical opponents of high-security prisons.