How a Kite Flies (2017)
Sir Ian McKellen voices an alcoholic kite. A down-and-out who prefers to hang around his dingy local strip joint rather than get out into the blue sky. But when memories of happier times come back to haunt him, he decides to take action and try one last flight.
Director: Ben Gough
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Cast
- Ian McKellen - Mr. Kite (voice)
- Marion Burge - Barmaid
- Lily Lowe-Myers - Mum
- Marat Khairoullin - Homeless Man
- Marlow Gough - Sebastian
- Austin Hardiman - Barfly
- Robyn Cooper - Hostess
- Nick Halilaj - Doorman
Screenplay
Music: Nicole Robson
Cinematography: Darran Bragg
Editing: Chris Wilson
Production: Homespun
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
alcoholism, kite flying, kite
More Films by Director: Ben Gough
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is How a Kite Flies about?
- Sir Ian McKellen voices an alcoholic kite. A down-and-out who prefers to hang around his dingy local strip joint rather than get out into the blue sky. But when memories of happier times come back to haunt him, he decides to take action and try one last flight.
- Who directed How a Kite Flies?
- How a Kite Flies was directed by Ben Gough.
- Who stars in How a Kite Flies?
- How a Kite Flies stars Ian McKellen, Marion Burge, Lily Lowe-Myers, Marat Khairoullin, Marlow Gough, Austin Hardiman.
- How long is How a Kite Flies?
- How a Kite Flies has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is How a Kite Flies?
- How a Kite Flies is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What are the themes of How a Kite Flies?
- The themes of How a Kite Flies include: Addiction and Recovery.