A Moment of Innocence
Seen it?1997 | 78 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who love relationship stories and anyone looking to switch off and smile, this one's for you. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse. Shelve it next to Blindspotting or Code 3. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 18 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A semi-autobiographical account of an incident in Makhmalbaf's life when, as a 17-year-old, he stabbed a policeman at a protest rally. Two decades later, he tracks down the policeman he injured in an attempt to make amends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 64%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$38K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Mirhadi TayebiThe Policeman
- Mohsen MakhmalbafThe Director
- Ali BakhsiThe Young Policeman
- Ammar TaftiThe Young Director
- Maryam MohamadaminiThe Young Woman
- Moharram ZaynalzadehMr. Zinal
- Hana Makhmalbaf