Innocent (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1999, Innocent is a drama film directed by Costa Natsis, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. A French-Greek co-production, filmed in Paris, in which the forty-year-old Maxim is released from prison after five years in prison. As he tries to adjust to life on the outside, he accidentally meets a Parisian taxi-driver who commits suicide right before his eyes. Without a pause he takes the dead cabbie's place behind the wheel and starts making the rounds of the city, transporting passengers (Jean-Pierre Léaud plays the role of a client who recites Cavafy throughout the entire ride). He feels the air of freedom, a lord of Paris and master of himself, up to the moment that he meets young Anies, and his life falls into new paths. In the end, he takes off, destination unknown.

Who’s in it. Innocent stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Le poète, Jacques Bonnaffé as Maxime, Elisabeth Depardieu as Claire and François Berléand as Jean-René.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Innocent page.

If you liked it. Fans of Innocent tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.