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A parable of puberty , 28 February 2012
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Innocence
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Helene De Fourgerolles, Zoe Auclai
Director: Lucile Hadzihalilovic
Certificate: 
INNOCENCE reminded me of a Carl Dreyer movie, or a Balthus painting: unsettling, beautiful, and shot with a quiet, seething menace. There are some wonderful performances from the children, and from Marion Cottilard in particular. But as a parable of puberty or a tale of paradise lost, I felt it was somewhat too coy and restrained in its approach. Thought-provoking, but cool and elegant to a fault.

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