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A Song of Innocence

La Ravisseuse

Synopsis

Issues of class, gender roles and parenting bubble to the surface in this 19th-century tale about a shepherd girl who farms off her own newborn to a wet nurse in the countryside so that she can earn high wages nursing the infant of a wealthy couple. The two young mothers soon become friends, but trouble arises when the bourgeois hubby takes issue with his wife fraternizing with the help.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Antoine Santana
Screenplay & Story
Véronique Puybaret, Antoine Santana
Original Title
La Ravisseuse
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Antoine Santana

Screenplay & Story

Véronique Puybaret, Antoine Santana

Director of Photography

Giorgos Arvanitis

Film Editing

Nadine Verdier

Producers

Daniel LeConte

Department Leadership Roster

Véronique Puybaret

Writer

Antoine Santana

Writer

Antoine Santana

Director

Daniel LeConte

Producer

Giorgos Arvanitis

Giorgos Arvanitis

Director of Photography

Nadine Verdier

Editor

Sylvain Chauvelot

Production Design

Florence Sadaune

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Song of Innocence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Song of Innocence

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Song of Innocence about?

Issues of class, gender roles and parenting bubble to the surface in this 19th-century tale about a shepherd girl who farms off her own newborn to a wet nurse in the countryside so that she can earn high wages nursing the infant of a wealthy couple. The two young mothers soon become friends, but trouble arises when the bourgeois hubby takes issue with his wife fraternizing with the help.

Who directed A Song of Innocence?

A Song of Innocence was directed by Antoine Santana.

Who stars in A Song of Innocence?

The principal cast of A Song of Innocence includes Isild Le Besco, Émilie Dequenne, Grégoire Colin, Anémone, Bernard Blancan.

When was A Song of Innocence released and how long is it?

A Song of Innocence was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.