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Innocence
On november 27th, 1871 one of the most atrocious events happened in the Cuban territory, the regiment of voluntarys of the spanish army along with the Spaniard corrupt government that ruled the island, conspired to destroy the lives of 8 students of medicine. The resolution of the young students in maintaining their dignity over the injustice in which they were involved; the reaction of few fair spanish men to the inexplicable situation in which the events was developed and the never told roll of Fermín Valdés in the discovery of the truth will change the insight of this story. Based on true events, this film was a debt to the Cuban history that was settled.
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Plot Summary
In a mysterious, isolated community populated only by young boys and girls, children are trained in a bizarre, ritualistic manner by adults to prepare them for an unknown transformation. A young girl named Iris struggles to understand the strange rules and her place within this unsettling environment, questioning the true nature of the 'transition' they are all meant to undergo.
Critical Reception
Innocence received a mixed to positive reception from critics. Reviewers often praised its atmospheric and disturbing tone, as well as its unique and unsettling imagery. However, some found the narrative deliberately obscure and the pacing slow, leading to a polarizing viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and dreamlike, nightmarish visuals.
Critiqued for its deliberate ambiguity and slow, opaque narrative.
Noted for its challenging exploration of childhood, sexuality, and societal control.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a visually striking and thought-provoking, albeit strange, experience. Many appreciated its unique artistic vision and unsettling themes, while others found it confusing and lacking in clear resolution.
Fun Fact
Director Lucile Hadzihalilovic spent nearly a decade developing 'Innocence' after her debut feature, 'Laude' (2001), faced distribution issues.
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