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

08/29/2024

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.

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

12/19/2024

B

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.

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

09/26/2024

4/5

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.

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Gerard M.

@gmcc1 Mar 11

So great to see a movie like this with depth and substance.

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Garry A

@heavyg Feb 13

This movie grew on me. The love story is complicated and sad. It's also a reflection on how important it was for men to be "normal".

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Donni M.

@donnimartini Nov 26

Dark yet so beautiful and sexy

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Mike A

@Ara1965 Oct 24

Does not disappoint and hits the story very well.

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jimmy b

@VictorTalkingMachine Oct 21

Doesn't disappoint for one minute. Visually stunning with a credible true albeit sad story.

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Cory N.

@txmedic2010 Oct 9

Great movie with a great story line. Highly recommend!

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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.

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