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    Lilies of the Field (1963)

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    Date: 22 Jul 2011 10:06:59
    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    Lilies of the Field / Lilien auf dem Felde (1963)
    DVD5 (VIDEO_TS) | PAL 4:3 (720x576) | AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps (each track) | 01:30:42 | 4,34 Gb
    Audio: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish | Subs: English HoH, French, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Greek
    Genre: Drama, Comedy | Won Oscar + 11 wins | USA

    Sidney Poitier plays Homer Smith, an aimless ex-GI who takes a temporary handyman job at a Southwestern farm maintained by five German nuns. It is the cherished dream of the Mother Superior (Lilia Skala) to build a chapel (or, as she says, a "shapel"). She is convinced that the personable Homer has been sent from Above to help her realize her dream. He protests loudly and rudely, but she will not be dissuaded. How Homer accomplishes her goal, endears himself to the surrounding townsfolk, and avoids an arrest for a previous crime, comprises the heart of Lilies of the Field. The film, adapted by James Poe from a novel by William E. Barrett, was later remade for television, and it won Poitier an Academy Award for Best Actor, the first time that award was given to an African-American.

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    Lilies of the Field was more important historically than it may seem when viewed today. What works about the film is the interplay between Sidney Poitier and Lilia Skala, and the recurrent theme of faith that evolves from their friendship. While it may have been cutting-edge in 1964 for the Academy to give its Best Actor Oscar to an African-American actor (the only time in the 20th century that this award was given to an African-American), the story is only superficially about racial issues. This is the sort of safe depiction of a black protagonist that was considered palatable for white audiences in the 1960s. Not until black directors went behind the camera later in the decade would more challenging films (and less safe roles for black performers) evolve.

    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    The film has considerable dramatic power, like The Sound of Music without music. The primary themes are the importance of religious life, and the transformation of those who accept it. Formulaic storytelling notwithstanding, Poitier's performance is outstanding, and the film has a charm that overcomes its several weaknesses.
    Richard Gilliam, Rovi
    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    Of all the fine work done by Sidney Poitier during his heyday, this film stands out as the most accessible, the most likable and the most heartwarming. Poitier's portrayal of itinerant builder Homer Smith rings true throughout, a man living life on his own terms…yet still a humane and involved individual.

    This film has everything that brings good humor to a movie. The classic "fish out of water" premise, amicable cross-cultural confusion, joyous music…but it is much, much more than a mere comedy; much more than a simple drama.

    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    This film was made in the thick of the civil rights movement. A black man in close juxtaposition to a group of white nuns was an eyebrow raiser in the 60's, as was the overall multicultural setting. White, black, Mexican, Anglo, German, Hispanic - all are tossed together with such a deft hand that the occasional nod to the prevailing racist attitudes of the time is almost brushed aside as the film skillfully makes its point. The emphasis here is on people doing as people should do…working and living together, helping one another and learning and growing from the experience.

    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    Perhaps this is the time for any of us who has seen this film to see it again, and ask ourselves how the lessons of "Lilies of the Field" can be applied to the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, and the relief of all the human misery that has resulted.
    IMDB Reviewer
    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    Sidney Poitier is a young smart aleck who calls white guys "boy," and lives in a station wagon with the door tied shut with a rope. The station wagon runs into trouble, surprise!, so he pulls off the Arizona desert highway to…naturally a mission run by East German nuns. In no time at all they've tricked him into going to work even though they just give him an egg for breakfast. Events conspire to involve the Mexicans which we all know leads to tequila and wine. Lilia Skala is very good as the meanest poignantest most full of Faith nun of them all, Poitier is quite nearly brilliant. The scenes where he's joshing the nuns into singing spirituals in negro vocce' are glee of the finest magnitude. He builds them a chapel in the desert, maybe just for insurance, and heads on up the road. Amen.
    Brilliant Observations
    Lilies of the Field (1963)

    Sidney Poitier won his Best Actor Oscar on his second (and last, to date) nomination playing Homer Smith, an out-of-work construction worker that helps a group of foreign (East European) Catholic nuns build their church and learn to speak English. Lilia Skala earned her only Academy Award nomination (Supporting Actress) playing the head Mother Superior Maria. There are lots of wonderful touching moments and funny interactions between this black man and the Sisters involving their language barrier (including singing), cultural differences (how much they eat), reactions from others in the community, and especially the relationship that develops between affable Homer and the strict determined Maria. The film, its B&W Cinematography, and screenplay were also nominated. This essential comedy-drama was produced and directed by Ralph Nelson; James Poe (Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)) adapted the William Barrett novel.
    Classic Film Guide
    Lilies of the Field (1963)

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