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7.0 / 10(164 votes)IMDb20011h 47mAustralia

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand

“Some people will do anything to get out of paying the rent...”

Synopsis

A search for love, meaning and bathroom solitude. Danny goes through a series of shared housing experiences in a succession of cities on the east coast of Australia. Together these vignettes form a narrative that is surprisingly reflective.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Lowenstein
Screenplay & Story
Richard Lowenstein
Original Title
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Studios
Australian Film Finance Corporation, Fandango Australia, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Notorious Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Lowenstein

Screenplay & Story

Richard Lowenstein, John Birmingham, Peter Savieri, Tony Ayres

Director of Photography

Andrew de Groot

Producers

Richard Lowenstein, Andrew McPhail, Domenico Procacci

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:John Birmingham

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Richard Lowenstein

Director

Richard Lowenstein

Screenplay

Richard Lowenstein

Producer

Andrew McPhail

Producer

Domenico Procacci

Domenico Procacci

Producer

Iain Aitken

Production Design

Meg Gordon

Costume Design

Andrew de Groot

Director of Photography

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Australia (ACB)MA 15+

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Frequently Asked Questions About He Died with a Felafel in His Hand

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What is He Died with a Felafel in His Hand about?

A search for love, meaning and bathroom solitude. Danny goes through a series of shared housing experiences in a succession of cities on the east coast of Australia. Together these vignettes form a narrative that is surprisingly reflective.

Who directed He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand was directed by Richard Lowenstein.

Who stars in He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?

The principal cast of He Died with a Felafel in His Hand includes Noah Taylor, Emily Hamilton, Romane Bohringer, Alex Menglet, Brett Stewart.

When was He Died with a Felafel in His Hand released and how long is it?

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Is He Died with a Felafel in His Hand based on a book or true story?

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Birmingham".

What is the age rating and content advisory for He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.