The Innocent
From Fri 25 Aug to Thu 28 SepJoyfully paying homage to the great crime capers of the French New Wave, and partly inspired by events from his own life, Louis Garrel’s witty and beautifully constructed film is a delirious mix of comedy, romance, suspense and action, with several twists too good to spoil.
Lyon, present day: When widowed marine biologist Abel learns that his impulsive mother Sylvie (Anouk Grinberg) is once again re-marrying – this time to an inmate she met whilst teaching theatre in prison – he’s more than uncomfortable. Doubting that convicted burglar Michel (Roschdy Zem) is capable of staying out of trouble, Abel’s protective streak kicks in, and with the help of his best friend Clémence (Noémie Merlant), he begins tailing his new stepfather’s movements…
CinéBabies
The screening on 15 Sept at 11.00 is a CinéBabies, catered to parents and carers with babies.
★★★★★
THE UPCOMING
‘Few caper comedies have this much heart, and few romantic dramas offer such
an appealingly nutty plot.’
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
‘Boasts an original sensibility and knock-out performances.’
VARIETY
‘First movie of Cannes 2022 to give me that belly aching, knee slapping laughter’
DEADLINE
‘Garrel here delivers a witty and elegantly constructed film that joyfully draws parallels between acting and lying, being and pretending, while remaining breezy, fun, eminently accessible and even welcoming’
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