The story of Brazilian businessman of Lebanese origin, Carlos Ghosn, former president of Renault-Nissan, is the stuff of an action and drama film. Full of twists, exciting moments, and surprises, without forgetting the drama.

Celebrated in the automotive sector, he was arrested in Japan in 2018, accused of shady negotiations, and now lives on the run in Lebanon since escaping inside a box (yes, just like Tyrion from Game of Thrones), in December 2019. His rise and fall are at the heart of the legal proceedings taking place in Japan and France and recounting what happened is not an easy task. However, James Jones, the director of Wanted – The Escape of Carlos Ghosn teaches a lesson, making a clear, balanced documentary, rich in images and interviews. Nothing short of sensational.

The story is complex and full of antagonists that take time to reveal but are spread across four episodes that maintain pace and interest. It’s so impressive that it’s hard to remember that it’s a documentary and not a fiction series.

Carlos Ghosn came to be considered a brilliant executive, legendary for his practicality and coolness in taking unpopular decisions and measures to keep companies profitable. As a result, he came to be called the “titan of the global automobile industry”, building an empire and leading the two most famous companies of the time: Nissan and Renault. However, he was surprised and surprised everyone when he was arrested in Japan in late 2018 on charges of financial misconduct. The period of deprivation and the cultural differences between the Japanese and French courts are stark and complex, never making it clear whether he is guilty or whether he is justified in alleging that there is a conspiracy on the part of Nissan to block the merger that was underway with Renault.

If you don’t know the details of the process, which is still ongoing, you will be very shocked, so I will avoid spoilers. But I highly recommend you watch it, especially in times of advertisements disguised as documentaries. Wanted – The Escape of Carlos Ghosn does not shy away from poking at the wound, from exposing the darkest parts of a story that has not yet been closed. It’s on Apple TV Plus and is a must for those who like quality, impartiality, and professionalism. A+

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