Directed by:
Raoul RuizScreenplay:
Raoul RuizCinematography:
Jacques BouquinComposer:
Jorge ArriagadaCast:
Isabelle Huppert, Jeanne Balibar, Charles Berling, Edith Scob, Denis Podalydès, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Nils Hugon, Valéry Schatz, Chantal BronnerPlots(1)
On his 9th birthday, a young boy suddenly tells his mother that he wants to go home to his "real" mother. This declaration leads to an eerie and engrossing mystery which blurs the boundaries between psychological thriller and ghost story. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (1)
As a serious drama with a slightly twisted crime plot, it doesn't work because the story, or rather the behavior of the characters, is not from this world. On the other hand, if I approach Comedy of Innocence as a mysterious affair, it becomes a mysterious, slightly chilling plaything about alienation and dysfunctional family relationships, dominated by two top-notch actresses. And that's exactly how I perceived it. As a fan of Isabelle Huppert, I ultimately lean towards giving this poorly rated film a weak four-star rating. Overall impression: 70%.
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