Lilies

Starring:Ian D. Clark, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio, Jason Cadieux, Danny Gilmore, Matthew Ferguson, Brent Carver, RÃ©my Girard, Robert Lalonde, Gary Farmer, Alexander Chapman, John Dunn-Hill, Paul-Patrice Charbonneau, Michel Marc Bouchard, Khanh Hua, BenoÃ®t Lagrandeur, Pierre LeBlanc (IV), Jean LÃ©vesque, Antoine Jobin, Alain Gendreau
Director: John Greyson
Studio: Wolfe Video
Product Type: DVD

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Lilies of the Field
A-men!
A true classic!
just like the first time
Lilies of the Field

Lilies of the Field
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ASIN: B000056HEH
Release Date: 2001-03-06

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Sidney Poitier won an Oscar for this endearing movie about a handyman who thinks he's just passing through a little town in New Mexico, and ends up staying awhile to build a chapel for a cluster of German-speaking nuns. The renowned actor is highly entertaining in his combative exchanges with Lilia Skala, playing a Mother Superior who survived Hitler and makes no bones about bullying the goodhearted, itinerant worker into doing more and more for her. The film has an ambling, easygoing style with several memorable moments, not least of all is Poitier leading his holy hostesses through verses of the gospel song "Amen." Lilies is directed by the late Ralph Nelson, a pioneering director of live television who also made a number of popular feature films with notable performances (Jackie Gleason in Requiem for a Heavyweight, Cary Grant in Father Goose, Cliff Robertson in Charly) in the 1960s and 1970s. --Tom Keogh

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Featuring an Academy AwardÂ(r)-winning performance by Poitier*, and nominated** for four additional OscarsÂ(r), including Best Picture, Lilies of the Field is a funny, sentimental, charming and uplifting film (The Hollywood Reporter). Homer Smith (Sidney Poitier), an itinerant handyman, is driving through the Arizona desert when he meets five impoverished nuns. Stopping to fix their leaky farmhouse roof, Homer discovers that not only will the Mother Superior not pay him for the job, but she also wants him to build their chapelfor free! Hesitant at first, Homer soon finds himself single-handedly raising the chapel and the financing. But although hewill not receive a monetary reward, Homer knows that when his work is done, he'll leave that dusty desert town a much better place than when he found it. *1963: Actor **1963: Supporting Actress (Skala), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography (B&W)

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Lilies of the Field.......2007-06-27

Ralph Nelson's crowd-pleasing "Lillies" was a gentle, charming change-of-pace for Poitier, whose itinerant jack-of-all-trades Homer learns something about human charity and the power of God's will, as exercised through His most faithful followers. Sidney's heartfelt performance went over very well with the Academy, too: he became the first black actor ever to win the Best Actor Oscar for his stirring portrayal of Homer.

A-men!.......2007-06-09

This is a classic film. I saw it new, in the theater, when I was a kid, but unlike most movies of the same time period (late 50s, early 60s) it is not dated at all. FINALLY, finally, finally, it is available for home viewing.

If you are too young to be familiar with this film, consider the following points:

This movie is the defining moment of Sidney Poitier's long and distinguished career. I would say it is the film that made Poitier famous, although some might disagree with me.

American popular culture usually does a really bad and dishonest job of dealing with religious issues, but this movie is an exception. It has as much integrity as Huckleberry Finn deciding to go to hell instead of betraying his friend Jim. This movie is much more light-hearted than Mark Twain, but they share an accurate view of the way people really approach religion in their personal lives. Juan has paid his insurance, Senor!

Last but not least, even if you are too young to have seen this movie -- even if you have never even heard of it -- you have sung the theme song at summer camp. Sing along and enjoy!

A true classic!.......2007-06-02

This is one of the most heartwarming films I've ever seen and Sidney Poitier is a master of this sort of genre. This film belongs in everyones movie library if not for the great storyline, at least for the toe-tapping rendition of "Amen" sung by Sidney and accompanied by a group of German nuns who couldn't understand a word he was saying.
Hilarious!

just like the first time.......2007-05-24

I bought this DVD as a gift for my son, to accompany Sidney Poitier's book "The Measure of a Man." I first saw "Lilies of the Field" when it was originally presented in theaters. (Am I dating myself?) It was just as good this time around. It was history in the making then; now it's a glimpse of history. Excellent quality--the DVD itself and the acting.

Lilies of the Field.......2007-05-14

This movie is a classic. It is very heartwarming. It makes you fell good.
The actors are wonderful and a delight to watch.

The Sidney Poitier DVD Collection (For Love of Ivy / In the Heat of the Night / Lilies of the Field / The Organization / They Call Me Mister Tibbs!)

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The Sidney Poitier DVD Collection (For Love of Ivy / In the Heat of the Night / Lilies of the Field / The Organization / They Call Me Mister Tibbs!)
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ASIN: B0000VD0M4
Release Date: 2004-01-20

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Disc 1: FOR LOVE OF IVY Disc 2: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Disc 3: LILLIES OF THE FIELD Disc 4: THE ORGANIZATION Disc 5: THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS

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From the Confessional
One of the best gay-themed films ever made!
Worth watching this very good film if only for one magnificent scene
Superb!!!!!!
Timeless in its beauty; a classic

Lilies
Starring: Ian D. Clark , Marcel Sabourin , Aubert Pallascio , Jason Cadieux , and Danny Gilmore
Director: John Greyson
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From the Confessional.......2006-03-04

LILIES, based on a Canadian play 'Les feluettes' by Michel Marc Bouchard, has been adapted to the screen by Bouchard and placed in the sensitive hands of director John Greyson, an artist who is able to indulge in surrealism with reality and make it work well. This very beautiful film is cast entirely with men despite the fact that there are women roles in the story. How does he make that work successfully without pandering to artiness? View this little film and make the discovery for your self.

Set in Quebec in a prison, Bishop Bilodeau (Marcel Sabourin) has been summoned form the outside to hear the confession of 'a very sick man' who has been imprisoned for 40 years for a murder. Upon the Bishop's arrival the audience knows something is amiss: despite the atmosphere of the prison as a stage accompanied by choral singing of plainsong (The Hilliard Ensemble) there are props and images that seem out of place in a grim prison. The Bishop is ushered into the confessional booth and when he opens the window to hear confession, the person in the seat is Simon (Aubert Pallascio) the 'very sick' man who has planned for the bishop to watch a play depicting the 40 year old crime - a reverse on the confessional stance.

Through a small aperture in the bishop's now locked confessional, the Bishop is forced to watch a reenactment of the incident 40 years ago when two young boys, Simon (Jason Cadieux) and Vallier (Danny Gilmore) were in love and the young future Bishop (Matthew Ferguson) was jealous of Vallier's attention from Simon and played a key role in 'murder' of Vallier that resulted in Simon's being accused and imprisoned. The atmosphere leading up to this act includes the reaction from the small town's homophobia and to Simon's sexual ambiguity that involves a strange lady Lydie-Anne (Alexander Chapman) who arrives form Paris via an air balloon. It is the interaction of the boys with the townsfolk, the new lady arrival who desires Simon's affections, and Vallier's understanding and self-sacrificing mother Countess De Tilly (Brent Carver) that leads to the fateful death of Simon. How the story ends in the confessional booth reversal is the beauty of the film that must be left unsaid for the drama to affect potential audiences of this movie.

The cast is all male because the whole story is a mise-en-scene, a play within a play, where all parts are acted by the prisoners for the sake of displaying truth to the Bishop. There is no pretense at making the men look like women except for the costumes and this enhances the message of the story. The actors are excellent and the impact of the story is powerful. Yes, this is a highly honored gay-themed film, but it is really more about the power of love both in youths and in thwarted adults that makes it a film for all audiences. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, March 06

One of the best gay-themed films ever made!.......2005-08-16

This beautiful film is so lyrical, it's almost like watching a poem. Everything about this film works: the script, the directing, the cast, the look. This film gives new meaning to the gay feature film genre.

Based on a play, Lilies retains a stage feeling as the premise is a play-within-a-play. Whereas the audience is not required to use it's imagination as much while watching the film as it was when watching the play, the film does require an open mind and the ability to suspend disbelief. If you allow it, Lilies will take you on a very special ride as seldom films do or can.

The chemistry between Jason Cadieux (a much under-used young actor) and Danny Gilmore (mainly known from French-Canadian television) is remarkable, making their tragic love-story all the more moving. Special mention needs to be made to Tony Award-winner, Brent Carver, who's portrayal of the delusional Countess De Tilly is the stuff that Oscars should be made of.

A stunning piece of film-making, which should not be missed!

Worth watching this very good film if only for one magnificent scene.......2005-08-10

"Lilies" is a very intriguing film full of wonderful performances. It is a re-enactment of a series of events by some Canadian prisoners, and though all of the actors are men, several play female roles in the "play within the film." It takes about 30 seconds or less before you actually believe they are women, even though they do little to change their appearance, because the acting is so good. But there is one scene, probably not even a minute long, that is utterly transcendent, and that sublime moment alone is worth owning this DVD.

Superb!!!!!! .......2005-01-30

After 50 or so reviews there's not much left to say. Nevertheless, after watching this film for the second time (as many of others have pointed out)I came to realize the real value of this amazing movie and felt the absolute urgency to express my feelings about it. For me it is not one of the best "gay movies" I have ever seen. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Period.
The plot and dialog are almost Shakespearean. The incorporation a St. Sebastian last minutes of life (as a play) into the plot of the film gives the movie the perfect strength and passion necessary to understand the feelings of the two main characters. All three main roles played by the young actors are of Oscar caliber. The music is only perfectly represented in each scene and if these were not enough, the dramatic supporting roles of the mother and the Countess are magnificently acted and, at the same time, bring enough "camp" to the movie to make its dark plot histerically funny. Not enough? The art direction and photography are so beautiful that I wish I could get a chance to see this movie in a big screen. I wonder if the makers of "American Beauty" got the idea for the rose petal scenes from the love scene in the bathtub in this movie. Bravo Greyson!!!!!

Timeless in its beauty; a classic.......2004-10-05

Based upon the play Michel-Marc Bouchard; LILLIES, is a haunting, yet beautiful poignant love story between two young men (both a couple of adonis'es)in Quebec Canada during the early part of the 20th century. The cast including a Bishop, and man serving a life sentense (in 1952) and his fellow inmates who, act out a play in the prison chapel while holding the bishop captive about an incident which happened 40 years earlier envolving the death of one of the major players. Its a story about forbidden love, death and finally, redemption

The acting was supurb, and the scences flowing from the past to the present was seamless. To tell you more would spoil this beautiful film. It is somewhat difficult to follow in the beginning, during the earlier time period such as which characther is the man in prison and which is the bishop and so forth during the play acting; but just go with the flow of this fine film and all the pieces come together in the end.

Watch this with a loved one; I really loved this film; for this is bound to be a classic in the gay genre; but above all, purchase a copy for your personal collection.

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From the Confessional
One of the best gay-themed films ever made!
Worth watching this very good film if only for one magnificent scene
Superb!!!!!!
Timeless in its beauty; a classic

Lilies - Les feluettes [Region 2]
Starring: Ian D. Clark , Marcel Sabourin , Aubert Pallascio , Jason Cadieux , and Danny Gilmore
Director: John Greyson
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From the Confessional.......2006-03-04

One of the best gay-themed films ever made!.......2005-08-16

Worth watching this very good film if only for one magnificent scene.......2005-08-10

Superb!!!!!! .......2005-01-30

Timeless in its beauty; a classic.......2004-10-05

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Lilies
Starring: Lilies
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Lilies of the Field
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Lilies of the Field

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ASIN: B00028HCE2

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Lilies of the Field.......2007-06-27

A-men!.......2007-06-09

A true classic!.......2007-06-02

just like the first time.......2007-05-24

Lilies of the Field.......2007-05-14

This movie is a classic. It is very heartwarming. It makes you fell good.
The actors are wonderful and a delight to watch.

Charlie Rose with Elizabeth Drew, John Fund, Howard Fineman & Bill Kristol; Rick Bragg; John Updike (April 9, 1996)

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Charlie Rose with Elizabeth Drew, John Fund, Howard Fineman & Bill Kristol; Rick Bragg; John Updike (April 9, 1996)

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First, a panel including Elizabeth Drew, journalist and author of Showdown, John Fund, of The Wall Street Journal, Howard Fineman of Newsweek and Bill Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard talk about the struggle between the Republican Congress and the Democratic White House. They also share their thoughts on how the politics of 1995 will affect 1996. Then, Rick Bragg of The New York Times has just won a Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. He is on to reflect on this award given in honor of his "elegantly written stories," and also to discuss some of the other winners. Finally, an interview with John Updike. He talks to Charlie about his latest novel, In the Beauty of the Lilies, which traces four generations of an American family.

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