The Innocents
Les Innocentes
“Deeply moving and emotionally layered.”
Synopsis
Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French Red Cross doctor, is on a mission to help the war survivors. When a nun seeks for her help, she is brought to a convent where several pregnant sisters are hiding, unable to reconcile their faith with their pregnancy. Mathilde becomes their only hope.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-17
Top Cast
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Lou de Laâge
Mathilde Beaulieu
Agata Buzek
Nun Maria
Agata Kulesza
Mother Superior
Vincent Macaigne
Samuel
Joanna Kulig
Nun Irena
Eliza Rycembel
Teresa
Katarzyna Dąbrowska
Nun Anna
Anna Próchniak
Zofia
Helena Sujecka
Ludwika
Mira Maludzińska
Bibiana
Dorota Kuduk
Nun Wanda
Klara Bielawka
Joanna
Pascal Elso
Colonel Poix
Thomas Coumans
Gaspard
Leon Latan-Paszek
Wladek
Joanna Fertacz
Zofia's Aunt
Zacharjasz Muszyński
Russian Corporal
Mariusz Jakus
Russian Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 26 DaysMunich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 27, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Vial, Sabrina B. Karine
- Original Score
- Grégoire Hetzel
- Original Title
- Les Innocentes
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Mars Films, SCOPE Pictures, France 2, Aeroplan Film, NC+, Mandarin Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Fontaine
Alice Vial, Sabrina B. Karine, Anne Fontaine, Pascal Bonitzer, Philippe Maynial
Grégoire Hetzel
Caroline Champetier
Annette Dutertre
Nicolas Altmayer, Eric Altmayer
Department Leadership Roster
Jarosław Golec
Stunt Coordinator
Annette Dutertre
Editor
Anne Fontaine
Director
Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Joanna Macha
Production Design
Katarzyna Lewińska
Costume Design
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Eric Altmayer
Producer
Guillaume Pondard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alice Vial
Screenplay
Sabrina B. Karine
Screenplay
Grégoire Hetzel
Original Music Composer
Maciej A. Maciejewski
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Innocents
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Innocents about?
Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French Red Cross doctor, is on a mission to help the war survivors. When a nun seeks for her help, she is brought to a convent where several pregnant sisters are hiding, unable to reconcile their faith with their pregnancy. Mathilde becomes their only hope.
Who directed The Innocents?
The Innocents was directed by Anne Fontaine.
Who stars in The Innocents?
The principal cast of The Innocents includes Lou de Laâge, Agata Buzek, Agata Kulesza, Vincent Macaigne, Joanna Kulig.
When was The Innocents released and how long is it?
The Innocents was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Innocents make at the box office?
The Innocents grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Innocents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Innocents was composed by Grégoire Hetzel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Innocents?
The Innocents holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).