The Flea
Ο Ψύλλος
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitris Spyrou
- Screenplay & Story
- Dimitris Spyrou
- Original Score
- Michales Terzis
- Original Title
- Ο Ψύλλος
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Greek Film Centre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitris Spyrou
Dimitris Spyrou
Michales Terzis
Prokopis Dafnos
Dimitris Spyrou
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitris Spyrou
Director
Prokopis Dafnos
Director of Photography
Dimitris Spyrou
Producer
Dimitris Spyrou
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flea
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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 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.
Who directed The Flea?
The Flea was directed by Dimitris Spyrou.
Who stars in The Flea?
The principal cast of The Flea includes Pantelis Trivizas, Vasilis Kolovos, Dimitra Hatoupi, Amalia Giza, Kostoula Tsellou.
When was The Flea released and how long is it?
The Flea was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flea was composed by Michales Terzis.