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Innocence

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Movie propaganda

First love, second chance.

Innocence is a refreshing examination of the notion of true love. Retired organist and music teacher, Andreas Borg (Charles Tingwell), discovers that his first true love, Claire (Julia Blake), lives in the same city as he does. It has been 50 years since they shared a passionate love affair. Andreas was a young student of music and Claire was the daughter of an Australian diplomat. He decides to write her a heartfelt letter.

Andreas has been a widower for 30 years. Claire is in a marriage of 45 years to John (Terry Norris). She hesitatingly responds to Andreas' plea to meet again, and it soon becomes evident that their love has not faded. Nothing feels as if it has changed; yet everything inevitably has.

Torn between her affection for her husband and the passionate love of her youth, Claire decides to follow her heart, regardless of the consequences. Knowing that time is precious, they embark on an affair as reckless, intense and tempestuous as when they were young lovers.

Persons of interest

Julia Blake .... Claire
Charles "Bud" Tingwell .... Andreas Borg
Terry Norris .... John
Robert Menzies .... David
Marta Dusseldorp .... Monique
Kristine Van Pellicom .... Young Claire
Kenny Aernouts .... Young Andreas
Chris Haywood .... Minister
Norman Kaye .... Gerald
Joey Kennedy .... Sally
Liz Windsor .... Maudie
Paul Cox .... Screenwriter
Paul Cox .... Director

Cinematic intelligence sources

Innocence official movie site
Awards and film festivals:

Film Critics Circle of Australia 2000: Best actress (Julia Blake), Best supporting actor (Terry Norris)
Montréal Film Festival 2000: Grand prix of the Americas, People's choice
Taormina Film Festival: FIPRESCI critics award
Toronto Film Festival: 3rd most popular film, People's choice
Vlissengen Film Festival: Best film