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- 2003
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 1 h 49 m
- 2003
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 1 h 49 m
Summary Set in contemporary Russia, this film recounts 13-year-old Lilya's struggle to survive the grim streets.
Directed By: Lukas Moodysson
Written By: Lukas Moodysson
- 2003
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 1 h 49 m
- 2003
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 1 h 49 m
Lilya 4-Ever
7.4
Summary Set in contemporary Russia, this film recounts 13-year-old Lilya's struggle to survive the grim streets.
Directed By: Lukas Moodysson
Written By: Lukas Moodysson
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
83
96% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
4% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
83
96% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
4% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
What makes the film so compelling is the ferocious ingenuity with which Moodysson ratchets up the fear and astonishment that accompany Lilya's all too believable descent.
It's almost too devastating for words, yet never less than compelling and heartbreakingly affecting.
It is Akinshina's presence and performance that make the pedestrian story heart-wrenching. She is pretty, responsive, reflective. Without the slightest strain, she convinces us of the beauty and pathos and hope within Lilya.
What's remarkable as we watch Lilya's plunge (and the brief, false rays of light that illuminate it) is how real Moodysson makes her plight, how intensely he makes us empathize with Lilya.
Riveting.
Amazingly realistic and engaging drama about society punctuated with both humor and grittiness.
The result is grimly "effective," but it made me long for Hollywood junk.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
7.4
74% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
12% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
7.4
74% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
12% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
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Awards
Guldbagge Awards
• 5 Wins & 6 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
• 4 Nominations
Gijón International Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
