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THE INNOCENT
L'INNOCENT
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

COMEDY / FRANCE / 2022 / 99MINS / M

Familial tensions, criminal hijinks and unexpected romance collide in the uproariously entertaining new comedy hit from the multi-talented Louis Garrel (A Faithful Man, AF FFF19). Lyon, present day. When widowed marine biologist Abel learns that his impulsive mother Sylvie (Anouk Grinberg, 17 Files, AF FFF12) is once again re-marrying – this time to an inmate she met whilst teaching theatre in prison – he’s more than uncomfortable. Doubting that convicted burglar Michel (Roschdy Zem, Oh Mercy! AF FFF20) is capable of staying out of trouble, Abel’s protective streak kicks in, and with the help of his best friend Clémence (Noémie Merlant, Paris, 13th District, AF FFF22), he begins tailing his new stepfather’s movements.

Their amateur sleuthing is quickly uncovered by Michel and triggers an unlikely – and bold – business proposition for them both... Joyfully paying homage to the great crime capers of the French New Wave, and partly inspired by events from his own life, Garrel’s witty and beautifully constructed film is a delirious mix of comedy, romance, suspense and action, with several twists too good to spoil.

Selected as the special Gala Screening to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival - where it drew a thunderously positive response – this hilarious comedy aims to please, and does so effortlessly. Don’t miss it!

DIRECTED BY:
LOUIS GARREL

STARRING:
LOUIS GARREL
NOÉMIE MERLANT
ANOUK GRINBERG
ROSCHDY ZEM
JEAN-CLAUDE PAUTOT

LANGUAGE:
FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2022 - Official Selection - Hors Competition

CESAR AWARDS 2023 - 12 nominations

SESSIONS

      Opening Night, Closing Night
      Special Event, Q&A
      Flix & Wine
      Encore Screenings
   4:00 PMWed 8 MarPalace Norton St
   8:30 PMWed 8 MarPalace Norton St
   3:30 PMThu 9 MarPalace Verona
   8:15 PMThu 9 MarChauvel Cinema
   4:00 PMFri 10 MarPalace Central Sydney
   3:10 PMSat 11 MarPalace Norton St
   8:20 PMSat 11 MarPalace Verona
   11:10 AMSun 12 MarPalace Central Sydney
   1:10 PMSun 12 MarChauvel Cinema
   3:10 PMMon 13 MarPalace Verona
   6:10 PMMon 13 MarHayden Orpheum Cremorne
   8:45 PMTue 14 MarChauvel Cinema
   3:15 PMWed 15 MarPalace Verona
   6:00 PMThu 16 MarPalace Norton St
   6:15 PMThu 16 MarPalace Central Sydney
   1:00 PMSat 18 MarPalace Central Sydney
   6:10 PMSat 18 MarChauvel Cinema
  8:00 PMSat 18 MarPalace Verona
   6:25 PMSun 19 MarHayden Orpheum Cremorne
  8:10 PMWed 22 MarPalace Verona
   4:00 PMFri 24 MarPalace Central Sydney
   6:00 PMFri 24 MarHayden Orpheum Cremorne
   8:30 PMFri 24 MarChauvel Cinema
  6:00 PMSat 25 MarPalace Verona
   3:30 PMSun 26 MarChauvel Cinema
   11:00 AMTue 28 MarPalace Central Sydney
   8:10 PMTue 28 MarChauvel Cinema
   3:40 PMWed 29 MarPalace Norton St
  8:10 PMWed 29 MarPalace Central Sydney
   3:40 PMThu 30 MarPalace Verona
   11:00 AMSat 1 AprChauvel Cinema
   12:30 PMSat 1 AprHayden Orpheum Cremorne
  6:00 PMSat 1 AprPalace Central Sydney
   4:00 PMSun 2 AprPalace Norton St
  6:00 PMSun 2 AprPalace Verona
   1:15 PMMon 3 AprChauvel Cinema
   1:20 PMTue 4 AprPalace Central Sydney
   5:40 PMWed 5 AprPalace Norton St

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SELECT YOUR CITY
7 March to 5 April