Fistful of Flies
Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Mars wants more from her life than just a fistful of flies which, to her, is a fistful of nothing. Stifled and dominated by her family, Mars just wants to be free. Denied relationships with the people who truly understand her, Mars battles her family on her own, and in her quest to be treated as a grown-up she gives her mother the courage to act and forces her father to make the choice of his life. A story about how a young girl finally finds the courage to have faith in herself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monica Pellizzari
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Ord, Alison Tilson, Monica Pellizzari
- Original Score
- Felicity Fox
- Original Title
- Fistful of Flies
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Long Black Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monica Pellizzari
Marion Ord, Alison Tilson, Monica Pellizzari
Felicity Fox
Jane Castle
James Manché
Julia Overton
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Overton
Producer
James Manché
Editor
Lissa Coote
Production Design
Louise Wakefield
Costume Design
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonald
Stunt Coordinator
Jane Castle
Director of Photography
Monica Pellizzari
Director
Monica Pellizzari
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fistful of Flies
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What is Fistful of Flies about?
Sixteen-year-old Mars wants more from her life than just a fistful of flies which, to her, is a fistful of nothing. Stifled and dominated by her family, Mars just wants to be free. Denied relationships with the people who truly understand her, Mars battles her family on her own, and in her quest to be treated as a grown-up she gives her mother the courage to act and forces her father to make the choice of his life. A story about how a young girl finally finds the courage to have faith in herself.
Who directed Fistful of Flies?
Fistful of Flies was directed by Monica Pellizzari.
Who stars in Fistful of Flies?
The principal cast of Fistful of Flies includes Dina Panozzo, Tasma Walton, Maria Venuti, John Lucantonio, Anna Volska.
When was Fistful of Flies released and how long is it?
Fistful of Flies was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Fistful of Flies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fistful of Flies was composed by Felicity Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fistful of Flies?
Fistful of Flies holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).