FeatureDrama

L'Ilya (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2001, L'Ilya is a drama film directed by Tomoya Sato, running about 39 minutes.

What it’s about. Meet L'ILYA, a young video artist who documents peoples' suicides and projects their final moments out of context in trendy clubs. Due to the film being a "moyen metrage" (or "medium-length feature," meaning, as the name implies, a film whose running time is too long to be classified as a short yet too short to be presented as a feature), L'ILYA has had enormous difficulty getting seen, even on the festival circuit. It has nonetheless left scars wherever shown. This film will haunt your memory long after the obituaries fade.

Who’s in it. L'Ilya stars Shino Ogihara as Ilya.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, L'Ilya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Ilya page.

If you liked it. Fans of L'Ilya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch L'Ilya (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Ilya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is L'Ilya worth watching?
L'Ilya holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in L'Ilya?
L'Ilya stars Shino Ogihara.
When was L'Ilya released?
L'Ilya was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 39 minutes.