Lily
Lilja
Synopsis
At the beginning of the film, three medical students are hunting for a body to use for research purposes. They hear of a tramp that has been found dead. The body is in the mortuary and as no-one seems to know who he is; they decide to take the body for dissection without formal permission. When the body is placed on the operating table, one of the students recognizes the man, and scenes from his acquaintance with the dead man flash back. At the same time certain things begin to happen that they had not allowed for.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Snorri Þórisson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Original Score
- Gunnar Þórðarson
- Original Title
- Lilja
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Íslenska leikritamiðstöðin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Snorri Þórisson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Gunnar Þórðarson
Snorri Þórisson
Snorri Þórisson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Department Leadership Roster
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Snorri Þórisson
Screenplay
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Screenplay
Snorri Þórisson
Director of Photography
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lily
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lily about?
At the beginning of the film, three medical students are hunting for a body to use for research purposes. They hear of a tramp that has been found dead. The body is in the mortuary and as no-one seems to know who he is; they decide to take the body for dissection without formal permission. When the body is placed on the operating table, one of the students recognizes the man, and scenes from his acquaintance with the dead man flash back. At the same time certain things begin to happen that they had not allowed for.
Who directed Lily?
Lily was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Who stars in Lily?
The principal cast of Lily includes Viðar Eggertsson, Ellen Gunnarsdóttir, Áróra Halldórsdóttir, Eyjólfur Bjarnason, Herdís Þorvaldsdóttir.
When was Lily released and how long is it?
Lily was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Lily?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lily was composed by Gunnar Þórðarson.