# The Innocents (2016)

> A French Red Cross worker risks convention and safety to help pregnant Polish nuns rebuild their lives after wartime violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/237274

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Anne Fontaine
- Cast: Lou de Laâge, Agata Buzek, Agata Kulesza, Vincent Macaigne, Joanna Kulig, Eliza Rycembel, Katarzyna Dąbrowska, Anna Próchniak
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4370784/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: somber, compassionate, austere, reflective evening, historical film night

## Synopsis

A haunting tale of resilience and faith in the aftermath of war.

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