Innocence Unprotected (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1968, Innocence Unprotected is a drama and documentary film directed by Dušan Makavejev, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. A documentary about the famous athlete and movie enthusiast who made Serbia's first sound film, Innocence Unprotected. The Nazi occupation of Belgrade prevented the film from gaining wider acclaim. Director Makavejev intersperses clips of the original film with interviews of surviving cast and crew members, as well as newsreel and archival footage.

Who’s in it. Innocence Unprotected stars Dragoljub Aleksić as Himself, Bratoljub Gligorijević as Petrovic, Vera Jovanović-Šegović as Wicked Stepmother and Ana Milosavljević as Orphan Nada, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Innocence Unprotected has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Innocence Unprotected page.

If you liked it. Fans of Innocence Unprotected tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Innocence Unprotected (1968)?
In US, Innocence Unprotected is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Innocence Unprotected worth watching?
Innocence Unprotected holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Innocence Unprotected?
Innocence Unprotected stars Dragoljub Aleksić, Bratoljub Gligorijević, Vera Jovanović-Šegović, Ana Milosavljević and Pera Milosavljević.
When was Innocence Unprotected released?
Innocence Unprotected was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.