Synopsis
Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. The couple dream of starting again with a clean slate by opening a flower shop. But Sylvie’s son Abel, convinced that Michel will fall into a life of crime, disapproves of this relationship.
The Innocent (2022) is a 1h 39min comedy feature film by Louis Garrel. Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Setting
Lyon
Filming location
Lyon
Production
Les Films des Tournelles, Arte France Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Original language
French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- César Awards 2023 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- Cannes Film Festival 2022 generic
- Prix Louis Delluc 2022 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2022 generic
