Thursday 5 June 2025 at 6.30pm
In Italian with English subtitles
L’innocente (The Innocent)
Director: Luchino Visconti
Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, Laura Antonelli and Jennifer O’Neill
Drama/1976/1h 52mins/colour
Based on the novel by Gabriele d’Annunzio, this final film by revered director Luchino Visconti follows arrogant Roman aristocrat Tullio Hermil as he openly cheats on his wife, Giuliana. Carrying on an affair with his scheming mistress, Teresa Raffo without any concern for his spouse, Tullio becomes jealous when he suspects Giuliana is having an affair of her own, leading to conflict and, ultimately, tragedy.
Introduction and post screening discussion with Nick Walker
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Nick Walker has worked in the film industry, is a film lecturer, programmer and host of film salon events in London and Rochester. Nick has a Master’s Degree in Film Culture.