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The Innocents

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In December 1945, a Red Cross doctor (Lou de Laâge) tries to help a group of pregnant Benedictine nuns at a convent in Warsaw, Poland.
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The Innocents isn't always easy to watch, but its nuanced exploration of complex themes -- and its refreshing perspective -- are well worth the effort.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses The Innocents [is] a strong instance of a movie that - if made by a male director - may have lost some of its thematic punch, particularly in regards to the nuanced and often subtle relationships between the film's primarily female cast. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) [Fontaine] retains her knack for keeping the viewer guessing about what she might be up to Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 28, 2017 Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian It builds to something quite remarkable. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 28, 2017 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film The Innocents is a challenging movie, both in tone and pace. It is a film that demands your patience, yet finds a way to keep you waiting for just one moment of happiness. Feb 27, 2024 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies By the end it was clear to me that no character’s innocence would remain intact, but even the smallest light can offer a glimmer of hope. The film helps us remember that. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 22, 2022 Full Review Curve Staff Curve The Innocents is recommended, if confronting viewing, and it’s a film that should remain with its audience for a considerable time. Rated: 4/5 May 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Excellent film, beautifully acted, set and performed, with immense issues portrayed respectfully. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/25 Full Review Andre D Boring and sad No real great acting. Don’t bother watching. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Kathy W A compelling movie, but unfortunately, it is a 21st century look at the atrocities of WW2. Repressive and repressed nuns are saved by the kind, compassionate communist, and lose their faith along the way. In the end, it’s not the left that’s killing babies, but Catholic nuns. An atrocious message. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Alain E A movie of elegance, beauty and heartbreak. The events transpired at the conclusion of WWII when Russian troops sexually abused women in a Catholic convent. The director presents the events factually, with kindness and no nudity. What is discussed here is not the brutality of what happened but what devastating consequences followed in the life of the survivors. Many people affected do not end well, but some are able to make life livable. The acting avoids histrionics and the predominantly female cast are very believable. Nice cinematography and music. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Gnr E Strong emotions good acting i liked it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Godfrey D It's a really good movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Anne Fontaine

Director

Lou de Laâge

Mathilde

Agata Buzek

Soeur Maria

Agata Kulesza

Mère Supérieure

Vincent Macaigne

Samuel

Joanna Kulig

Irena
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Synopsis In December 1945, a Red Cross doctor (Lou de Laâge) tries to help a group of pregnant Benedictine nuns at a convent in Warsaw, Poland.
Director
Anne Fontaine
Producer
Éric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer
Screenwriter
Sabrina B. Karine, Alice Vial, Pascal Bonitzer, Anne Fontaine
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
Scope Pictures, Mandarin Cinéma, Aeroplan Film
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Thematic Material|Brief Suggestive Content|Sexual Assault|Some Bloody Images)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 1, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 7, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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