Lilies Not for Me

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Lilies Not for Me

2024

1h 39m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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In 1920s England, a gay novelist and his psychiatric nurse form an unlikely friendship over a series of doctor-prescribed ‘dates’. Through their conversations, he tells her the story of his relationship with an old friend which spiraled out of control when they turned to a risky procedure to cure themselves of their forbidden feelings for one another.

Marina Ashioti

Little White Lies

This is a confident debut, clearly extensively researched, put together with great care and makes for a welcome addition to the canon of queer period dramas.

Aug 29, 2024

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

Lilies look is reminiscent the cinema of Merchant Ivory, especially Maurice, but Seefried’s tonal and genre shifts are jarring leaving the viewer feeling as traumatized as the onscreen characters—but, perhaps, that’s exactly the point.

Rated: B

Dec 19, 2024

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

Lilies Not For Me is a gut-wrenching drama that revisits a neglected, dark period in queer history through the hazy lens of a complex love triangle.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 26, 2024

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Matteo A

Amazing movie, felt like poetry !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Daniel M

Beautiful. Lovely. Sad. Hard. MASTERPIECE.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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Ty N

The writing has credibility issues. The main character (played by Fionn O'Shea) reluctantly consents to a horrific crime, to serve a horrific purpose. Though he is portrayed as protagonist and victim, his decisions and actions do not reflect a strong conscience. The story has numerous narrative sinkholes that require suspension of disbelief, facilitated by an attractive cast, solid performances, and flawless cinematography.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Wendy R

Beautifully heartbreaking. This film tells an important and gut wrenching story about men who are forbidden to love. The story grabs you like a vice, the acting is perfect and the film is so visually stunning, you’ll feel as if you’ve fallen into a painting. Fantastic job, Will Seefried. The first of many more, I hope.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Robert Aramayo

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Louis Hofmann

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Synopsis

In 1920s England, a gay novelist and his psychiatric nurse form an unlikely friendship over a series of doctor-prescribed ‘dates’. Through their conversations, he tells her the story of his relationship with an old friend which spiraled out of control when they turned to a risky procedure to cure themselves of their forbidden feelings for one another.

Director: Will Seefried
Producer: Naima Abed, Emilie Georges, Hannes Otto, Will Seefried, Roelof Storm
Screenwriter: Will Seefried
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Cinetic Media, Giant Films
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2025
Runtime: 1h 39m

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