Innocence

Synopsis

Innocence is a 2005 French animated drama film directed by Lucile Hadzihalilovic and based on the book of the same name by Frank Wedekind. The story unfolds in a mysterious all-girls boarding school where the young students are groomed and prepared for an unknown future. The narrative explores themes of innocence, growth, and the dark undercurrents of society. Zoé Auclair delivers a captivating performance as Iris, a young girl who starts to question the hidden truths around her. As she navigates the surreal environment of the school, the audience is drawn into a haunting and enigmatic world where reality and fantasy intertwine.

Cast

• Zoé Auclair

  Iris

• Lea Bridarolli

  Alice

• Bérangère Haubruge

  Bianca

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  Marion Cotillard

  Mademoiselle Eva

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  Hélène de Fougerolles

  Mademoiselle Edith

• Olga Peytavi-Müller

  Laura

Reviews

Innocence has received mixed but overall positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a rating of 71%, with consensus being, "Innocence is visually stunning and thought-provoking, albeit slow-paced." IMDb rates it 6.8/10, praising the film's unique visual style and captivating storytelling. Metacritic gives Innocence a score of 78/100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Variety lauds the film as 'a mesmerizing experience that challenges conventional storytelling.' However, some critics find the pacing to be too slow, while others appreciate the film's atmospheric and ambiguous nature.

See also

Ex Machina

Soul

Oppenheimer

Barbie