The Flea (1990)

ALL 01/01/1990 (el) Drama 108 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1990
  • Production
    Greek Film Centre
  • Rotten tomato
    70%
  • Original title
    Ο Ψύλλος
  • Original language
    el
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Dimitris Spyrou

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Dimitris Spyrou

    Producer



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Casts : 6 , Crews : 5

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The Flea (1990) 108 Min

ALL 01/01/1990 (el)
Drama
  • Release 01/01/1990
  • Production
    Greek Film Centre
  • Original title Ο Ψύλλος
  • el
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Dimitris Spyrou

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Dimitris Spyrou

    Producer