
La P’tite Lili(1927)
15 min · Drama · Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti
Released
La P’tite Lili is a silent short drama depicting the fate of a young orphaned girl in the working-class districts of Paris. The film follows Lili, a teenage girl marked by innocence and vulnerability, as she is drawn into the city’s underworld after encountering a man who exploits her circumstances. Told through impressionistic visual style rather than dialogue, the film presents a tragic portrait of social marginalization and moral collapse within an urban environment.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Limited theatrical
- July 20, 1981
- Theatrical
- December 4, 1927
- Back in theaters (Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive)
- July 20, 1981




