screenshots / Lilies / 1996 Alliance Releasing

This Canadian film has received critical acclaim and was nominated for 14 Genie Awards at the 17th ceremony, winning 4, including Best Picture.

The story tells of a bishop who goes to a Quebec prison in 1952 to hear the confession of an aging convict (and friend) and is forced to watch a play performed by the inmates -a recreation of events from 40 years earlier.

The film consists of a "play-within-the-film" and involves a rehersal of a school play dramatizing the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian.

Directed by John Greyson, the film stars Jason Cadieux, Matthew Ferguson, Danny Gilmore and Brent Carver.

The production filmed in Quebec, Canada.

Lilies is available on Blu-ray disc from Strand Releasing.