Lilian M: Confidential Report
Lilian M: Confidential Report

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Lilian M: Confidential Report

1975
Movie
120 min
Portuguese

Maria, a countrywoman, leaves for São Paulo, where she becomes an industrialist's lover and meets all kind of people but, dissatisfied, she returns to the country to meet her family again.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Kwaw AnsahGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In this drama, Lilian M., a young school teacher, finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue and societal corruption in Ghana. Her integrity is tested as she navigates personal relationships and professional challenges within a system that demands compromise. The film explores the struggles of an individual trying to maintain her principles amidst difficult circumstances.

Critical Reception

Lilian M: Confidential Report is a seminal work in Ghanaian cinema, praised for its powerful social commentary and realistic portrayal of post-independence African society. Kwaw Ansah's direction highlights the struggles faced by ordinary citizens in a system rife with corruption and the difficult choices individuals must make.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its insightful social commentary on corruption and integrity.

  • Commended for its realistic depiction of life in post-independence Ghana.

  • Recognized as a significant film in African cinema history.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's age and limited international distribution, but it is widely regarded within academic and cinematic circles as a critically important piece of Ghanaian filmmaking.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the first major feature films produced in Ghana after the country's independence, marking a significant moment for its national cinema.

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