The Innocents

It’s a striking, sober film – the restrained use of music contrasts the exquisite devotional song of the sisters with the ugliness of their situation...

This weighty French/Polish production is chock-full of moral dilemmas borne from its unthinkable scenario.

...a fervent drama about a wartime tragedy.

...tackling rape, war and religion – is an ambitious film.

Jack Clayton’s immaculate directorial skill is equalled by that of cinematographer Freddie Francis...

Miss Giddens, whom Kerr agreeably claimed was her best role, is a high-strung woman whose outspoken love for children may not be quite as selfless as it seems.

Played with restraint and individuality by a fine ensemble, this is a moving but provocative study of belief, duty, compassion and acceptance.

Veteran French director Anne Fontaine approaches a spiritually and emotionally complex real-life slice of history with deftness and understated drama in “The Innocents.”