Lilies (1996)
"Lilies - Les feluettes" (original title)

1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a québécois prison to hear the confession of a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. The inmates force the prelate to watch a play depicting what ... See full summary »

Director:

John Greyson

Writers:

Michel Marc Bouchard (play), Michel Marc Bouchard (screenplay)

Stars:

Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio

8 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brent Carver	...	Countess De Tilly
Marcel Sabourin	...	The Bishop
Aubert Pallascio	...	Older Simon
Jason Cadieux	...	Young Simon
Matthew Ferguson	...	Young Bilodeau
Danny Gilmore	...	Vallier
Alexander Chapman	...	Lydie-Anne
Ian D. Clark	...	Chaplain / Father Saint Michel
Gary Farmer	...	Timothée
Robert Lalonde	...	The Baron
Rémy Girard	...	The Baroness
John Dunn-Hill	...	Warden
Paul-Patrice Charbonneau	...	Chauffeur
Michel Marc Bouchard	...	Photographer
Khanh Hua	...	Prison Ensemble

Storyline

1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a québécois prison to hear the confession of a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. The inmates force the prelate to watch a play depicting what really happened in 1912. We meet him as a young man, strait-laced, intent on convincing Simon (now the convict) to join the seminary with him. Vallier, the son of an impoverished and eccentric countess, loves Simon and he is drawn to Vallier, but in fear of his father's wrath for kissing Vallier during drama rehearsal, Simon courts a visiting Parisian, asking her to marry him. Vallier, encouraged by his mother, attends the engagement party to declare his love for Simon. And what does the watchful Bilodeau do?

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Plot Keywords:

prison | boyhood friend | homosexual | gay | catholic priest | 

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Taglines:

Based on the play by Michel Marc Bouchard

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and nudity

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 August 1997 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Lilies

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 2,200,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$221,494 (USA) (17 October 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Galafilm Productions, Triptych Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Chaplain: The confession will take place in the chapel.

User Reviews

Of a Shakespearian genre

A truly remarkable film. The characters are all played by males reminiscent of the days of Shakespeare. And what a delight to watch. I've seen it several times and am always impressed with the acting as well as the plot. This was a truly artistic endeavor above the traditional film making. One has to flow with the several roles to understand the interaction of the characters and appreciate the actors in those roles. Forget the gay aspect, and appreciate the brilliant acting and roles played out. Not a typical Hollywood mill production, but something with true artistry. A must see.