Shooting Lily

A young, aspiring opera singer, Lily, finds herself in a precarious situation when she witnesses a crime committed by a ruthless mobster. She is forced to go into hiding and develops an unlikely connection with a cynical jazz musician. Together, they navigate the dangerous underworld while Lily tries to protect her dreams and her life.

Shooting Lily garnered mixed reviews. While some critics praised its unique blend of opera and crime drama, and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot convoluted and uneven. The film was particularly noted for its ambitious attempt to bridge disparate genres.

• Praised for its ambitious genre-bending and lead performances.

• Criticized for a sometimes confusing and inconsistent narrative.

• Noted for its unique soundtrack combining operatic and jazz elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to reflect the critical divide, with some appreciating the film's originality and others finding its execution lacking.

None notable.

The film's original score features original operatic compositions by the director's husband, who also collaborated with Erica Sussman on the screenplay.