Pili (I) (2017) User Reviews

I thought this film was amazing!

[UKscreenwriter · 10/10 · 29 March 2021]

I caught this by chance not knowing a thing about it and thought it was extraordinary. It's as if Ken Loach had made a film about the struggles of a single African mother with a debilitating medical condition fighting to survive. Pili faces hardship and the worse kind of exploitation however there are no evil characters here, everyone has a point of view, which makes this a profound film about the human condition. The film-makers show respect to the subject matter, it is never patronising and there are no silly or unbelievable scenes. I hardly ever write reviews and I'm surprised no one else has reviewed this film or that it has had to little coverage.

A MUST watch Film ...

[mike-rook · 10/10 · 27 October 2021]

If this EXTRAORDINARY film doesn't break your heart then nothing will. Caught it by chance whilst searching my TV Freeview Channels. If ever you think you're having a bad day then watch Pili face setback after setback until she faints due to exhaustion and utter despair. For sheer brilliance this low budget movie with a cast nobody (including me) would have heard of puts most (if not ALL) Hollywood blockbusters into the shade.

Beautiful and Heart Wrenching

[tamrynpalmer · 10/10 · 13 June 2021]

Not enough recognition where it should be.. A glimpse into the lives of real hardship and the incredible strength of so many people out there.