Lilies

(Lilies – Les feluettes)

Synopsis:

A dying prisoner’s last confession serves as the cover for a plot to take Bishop Bilodeau hostage. Mastermind Simon has planned a special performance for the cleric: a reenactment of the days when they were schoolboy friends and when they were both in love with the same handsome boy.

Quick Thoughts:

“Lilies” has been on my radar for quite some time, but actually had a tough time finding a decent copy to finally watch this queer crime film. But I’m extremely glad that I did – it’s incredibly captivating; you simply have to keep watching all the way until the very end. Interestingly, the film is an adaptation of a successful Canadian play of the same name by queer playwright Michel Marc Bouchard. The entire film is told by an all male cast, primarily due to the fact that it takes place in a men’s prison. At times the play within a play unfolds within the present day in the prison with select props to help create the scenes. However in the actual flashback scenes, to better retell the truth of their history, the female characters continue to be played by men. As the film unfolds, the line between flashbacks and reality blur in a very artistic way that is simply stunning! If you’re after a dramatic queer crime film that will capture your full attention, then go watch “Lilies”!