The Great Australian Fly (2014)

How a national nuisance helped shape Australia and its people.

The Great Australian Fly (2014) poster

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN FLY looks at how a national nuisance has shaped Australia and its people, confounding our scientists, influencing our lifestyle and defining the way we speak. But is its value misunderstood? The one-hour documentary explores how this much-maligned spoiler of the Australian summer is in fact a crime solver, healer, pollinator and street sweeper. We'd miss them if they were gone, yet we put huge amounts of energy into wiping them out. Is it time to call a truce? Directed by Tosca Looby and produced by Sally Ingleton, the amusing and intriguing film pays homage to a much-maligned invertebrate and the influence it has had on our world.

Director: Tosca Looby
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:
Production: 360 Degree Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is The Great Australian Fly about?
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN FLY looks at how a national nuisance has shaped Australia and its people, confounding our scientists, influencing our lifestyle and defining the way we speak. But is its value misunderstood? The one-hour documentary explores how this much-maligned spoiler of the Australian summer is in fact a crime solver, healer, pollinator and street sweeper. We'd miss them if they were gone, yet we put huge amounts of energy into wiping them out. Is it time to call a truce? Directed by Tosca Looby and produced by Sally Ingleton, the amusing and intriguing film pays homage to a much-maligned invertebrate and the influence it has had on our world.
Who directed The Great Australian Fly?
The Great Australian Fly was directed by Tosca Looby.
How long is The Great Australian Fly?
The Great Australian Fly has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Great Australian Fly?
The Great Australian Fly is a Documentary film.
Where was The Great Australian Fly produced?
The Great Australian Fly was produced in Australia.