

The Flames of Nule
Le fiamme di Nule
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Anna, Rosa and Maria, weavers from Nule in Sardinia, who are taking part in a tapestry competition. Whilst Anna and Rosa try to impress the judges making by perfect and beautiful carpets, Maria surprises the village by creating an unexpected textile. Designer, illustrator, and animator Carolina Melis' short film Le fiamme di Nule uses animation and live footage to portray the story of the three weavers in the Sardinian village of Nule. The story was inspired by a trip Meils took to the village, where she became fascinated with their traditional textile-making techniques.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolina Melis
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Barraclough, Carolina Melis
- Original Title
- Le fiamme di Nule
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ISRE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolina Melis
Simon Barraclough, Carolina Melis
Peter Ellmore
Julia Parfitt, Liz Chan, Christopher O'Reilly, Charlotte Bavasso
Department Leadership Roster
Liz Chan
Producer
Peter Ellmore
Director of Photography
Carolina Melis
Director
Carolina Melis
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Flames of Nule.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flames of Nule
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flames of Nule about?
The film tells the story of Anna, Rosa and Maria, weavers from Nule in Sardinia, who are taking part in a tapestry competition. Whilst Anna and Rosa try to impress the judges making by perfect and beautiful carpets, Maria surprises the village by creating an unexpected textile. Designer, illustrator, and animator Carolina Melis' short film Le fiamme di Nule uses animation and live footage to portray the story of the three weavers in the Sardinian village of Nule. The story was inspired by a trip Meils took to the village, where she became fascinated with their traditional textile-making techniques.
Who directed The Flames of Nule?
The Flames of Nule was directed by Carolina Melis.
Who stars in The Flames of Nule?
The principal cast of The Flames of Nule includes Elsa Petit, Janine Proost, Mariana Camiloti, Simon Barraclough.
When was The Flames of Nule released and how long is it?
The Flames of Nule was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 7m.
