Les Mains libres (The Free Hands) is a 2010 French drama film directed by Brigitte Sy.

She defies legal boundaries, unleashing a series of consequences when she forms a deep romantic relationship with Michel (Brandt), an inmate involved in the film project.

[2] Thomas Baurez of L'Express, described it as "intelligent, gracious and humble.. a love story of the purest sense of the term.

"[4] Le Figaro praised the depiction of the tangible reality of the film as well as Eliabetz' superb and dark performance, evoking traits of the Madonna.

[5] The film was warmly received by The New Yorker; "with calm and nuanced images, Sy captures emotionally unguarded characters locked in the gaze of prying eyes; with brusque, quiet action and incisive, tight-lipped dialogue, she sets a gripping plot in motion while keeping it close to the heart.