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The Innocent

1972 · 91 min Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

A young woman with a mental disability exists within a fragile sanctuary meticulously upheld by her devoted family. Her perception of the world, untainted by malice or guile, is a beacon of pure innocence. This innocence shatters upon its first real collision with the harsh, cynical mechanics of the world beyond her sheltered life. The impact fractures not just her delicate psyche but triggers a devastating chain reaction, turning her inherent purity into an unwitting instrument of chaos. Those who love her most, who built walls to keep danger out, find themselves trapped inside a nightmare of their own making, where the victim becomes an existential threat.

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Original Title La inocente
Year 1972
Country Mexico
Genre Drama
Director Rogelio A. González
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (13 votes)

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The film masterfully dissects the perilous duality of unprotected innocence. It avoids sentimentality, opting instead for a tense, psychological study of how a sheltered psyche can become a weapon.

What lingers after the screen fades is a profound unease about the ethics of protection and the terrifying volatility of absolute vulnerability. It’s a quietly devastating experience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rogelio A. González

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The stifling silence of a sheltered home, every glance heavy with dread and impending ruin.

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