The Innocent

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The Innocent

R

1976

2h 5m

Drama

Romance

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Based on the novel by Gabriele d'Annunzio, this final film by revered director Luchino Visconti follows arrogant Roman aristocrat Tullio Hermil (Giancarlo Giannini) as he openly cheats on his wife, Giuliana (Laura Antonelli). Carrying on an affair with his scheming mistress, Teresa Raffo (Jennifer O'Neill), without any concern for his spouse, Tullio becomes jealous when he suspects Giuliana is having an affair of her own, leading to conflict and, ultimately, tragedy.

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Geoffrey Nowell-Smith

Sight & Sound

Nothing in the film quite fulfils the promise of the opening moment... But L'Innocente is nevertheless a remarkable film.

Mar 31, 2020

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

Visconti's last film (completed in 1976 shortly before his death) and among the most beautiful and severely disciplined films he has ever made.

Feb 14, 2020

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Gary Arnold

Washington Post

The Innocent is classy but droopy, definitely the sort of art movie to avoid after a long hard day. Despite a story destined to take hideously melodramatic turns, the movie remains sedate and formal.

Feb 14, 2020

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Naomi Deutscher

Spare Rib

Visconti seems to exploit the rising independence of women by having them occasionally utter strong words, but never enabling or allowing them to put them into practice.

Sep 22, 2021

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

While the parameters of The Innocent are far less epic than most of Visconti's most noted productions, his final venture is as lavish and opulent as all that had come before.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 4, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Many have hailed it a masterpiece, but it's comparatively minor next to 1963's powerhouse The Leopard, another Visconti dissection of aristocratic angst.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 27, 2020

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Beautiful to look at, great music, themes of passion amidst depravity.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Beautifully photographed and intelligently directed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Giannini was dark, charming and obsessive in all the right places... O'Neill was seductive and worldly-wise... Morelli was endearing and funny... all in all a good film by Visconti.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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jack c

Giannini is great at glowering and looking brooding over his women, and Laura Antonelli is still one of the most beautiful women in the world. But it's not one of Visconti's best as it feels like ground he's tread before, and better (Senso anyone?) Only now it's in the 70's so he can show some (very erotic I must say) nudity and sex, and the story does take some powerful turns in his operatic style. for fans it'll be a treat, and for casual viewers it's at least acceptable, with some shots and scenes really magnificent.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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opulent decor & costumes make this period drama stand out. a doomed tale of a couple's search for acceptance and love in the wrong places. the mother (morelli) has some hilarious lines though.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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walter m

"L'Innocente" is a methodically plotted film whose sumptuous visuals belie the inner decay occurring amongst the aristocracy in 19th century Italy. In creating this world of endless formalities, functions and fencing, director Luchino Visconti may have succeeded too well as the story stagnates before slowly building to its unforgettable climax and finale. At the center of this world are Tullio(Giancarlo Giannini) and Giuliana(Laura Antonelli) Hermil, trapped in a loveless marriage of convenience. He is obsessed with his mistress Teresa(Jennifer O'Neill) who spurns him at a party for the company of Count Egano(Massimo Girotti).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Tullio Hermil

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Giuliana Hermil

Jennifer O'Neill

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Rina Morelli

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Synopsis

Based on the novel by Gabriele d'Annunzio, this final film by revered director Luchino Visconti follows arrogant Roman aristocrat Tullio Hermil (Giancarlo Giannini) as he openly cheats on his wife, Giuliana (Laura Antonelli). Carrying on an affair with his scheming mistress, Teresa Raffo (Jennifer O'Neill), without any concern for his spouse, Tullio becomes jealous when he suspects Giuliana is having an affair of her own, leading to conflict and, ultimately, tragedy.

Director: Luchino Visconti
Screenwriter: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Gabriele D'Annunzio
Production Co: Rizzoli Film, Les Films Jacques Leitienne
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.4K
Runtime: 2h 5m

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