Papillon

In this gripping drama directed by Michael Noer, the story follows Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. The film stars Charlie Hunnam as Papillon and Rami Malek as his unlikely ally, Louis Dega, a fellow prisoner with whom he forms a deep bond. Together, they embark on a relentless quest for freedom, facing brutal conditions and the harsh realities of their confinement. This adaptation is a remake of the 1973 film and is based on the autobiographical books by Charrière. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.