The Flea (1990)
The "Flea" is a handwritten little newspaper written, edited and published by Ilias, a determined twelve year-old schoolboy who lives in a remote village in the mountains near ancient Olympia. His efforts go largely unappreciated by his elders, who tease him and nickname him "The Flea", and his concerned parents are convinced his preoccupation with his newspaper will distract him from more serious studies and forbid him to continue it. Ilias' only allies are a quixotic eccentric and a sensitive schoolgirl. The villagers' scoffing at Ilias' ambitions changes to admiration when an Athenian journalist shows up to do a story on Ilias. He becomes disheartened, however when he realizes much of their enthusiasm stems from hopes for increased tourism spurred by his fame and he distrusts the journalist's motives as well.
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Keywords
newspaper, greece, flea
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flea about?
- The "Flea" is a handwritten little newspaper written, edited and published by Ilias, a determined twelve year-old schoolboy who lives in a remote village in the mountains near ancient Olympia. His efforts go largely unappreciated by his elders, who tease him and nickname him "The Flea", and his concerned parents are convinced his preoccupation with his newspaper will distract him from more serious studies and forbid him to continue it. Ilias' only allies are a quixotic eccentric and a sensitive schoolgirl. The villagers' scoffing at Ilias' ambitions changes to admiration when an Athenian journalist shows up to do a story on Ilias. He becomes disheartened, however when he realizes much of their enthusiasm stems from hopes for increased tourism spurred by his fame and he distrusts the journalist's motives as well.
- Who directed The Flea?
- The Flea was directed by Dimitris Spyrou.
- Who stars in The Flea?
- The Flea stars Pantelis Trivizas, Vasilis Kolovos, Dimitra Hatoupi, Amalia Giza, Kostoula Tsellou, Dimitris Spyrou.
- How long is The Flea?
- The Flea has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Flea?
- The Flea is a Drama film.
- Where was The Flea produced?
- The Flea was produced in Greece.