The Flea
Originally released in 1990. The Flea is a drama film. directed by Dimitris Spyrou.
Starring Pantelis Trivizas, Vasilis Kolovos, and Dimitra Hatoupi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Production Companies
- Greek Film Centre
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 ...
Who directed The Flea?
The Flea was directed by Dimitris Spyrou.
How long is The Flea?
The Flea has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Flea released?
The Flea was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flea?
The main cast of The Flea includes Pantelis Trivizas, Vasilis Kolovos, Dimitra Hatoupi, Amalia Giza, Kostoula Tsellou.