# The Innocent (1976)

> In a sumptuous turn-of-the-century aristocratic world, a possessive husband’s sexual entitlement curdles marriage, desire, and self-image into tragedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2483

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Luchino Visconti
- Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, Laura Antonelli, Rina Morelli, Massimo Girotti, Didier Haudepin, Marie Dubois, Roberta Paladini, Claude Mann
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074686/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: haunting, sensual, oppressive, arthouse cinema night, classic film evening

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of aristocratic decadence.

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