Review of Lilies

Lilies (1996)
10/10
An excellent film experience
25 February 1999
The cinematography work in this movie is second rate to no film of any length or cost. I found this film so beautiful that I was on the edge of my seat all three times I saw it (in one week). The film is of a play performed in a Canadian prison to force a confession from a visitor and to achieve retribution for an innocent prisoner. It is a love story of the caliber of Romeo and Juliet with Danny Gilmore as the ethereal Vallier who falls in love with beautiful young tough Simon portrayed by Jason Cadieux. Their relationship is doomed by a young Bilodeau (Matthew Ferguson) who is himself madly in love with Simon and professes his love to Simon only to have him laugh in his face. Bilodeau unable to accept that Simon has fallen for the 'Lily White' fairie acts rashly and decisively to end their relationship. So as not to spoil the film, know that Simon and Bilodeau are reunited as older adults who are forced to face the truth of their youth. The ending will not surprise you, but you will be impressed by the camera work and talents of these actors that are unknown in America. This film is highly recommended for homosexual audiences and film students.
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