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Fistful of Flies
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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Plot Summary
In a bizarre and isolated Australian town, a young woman named Brenda inherits a peculiar fly farm from her eccentric aunt. As Brenda delves into the strange business, she uncovers dark secrets involving her family, the town's peculiar inhabitants, and the true, horrifying nature of the flies she's been tasked with raising. The situation escalates as the town's secrets threaten to consume her.
Critical Reception
Fistful of Flies is a cult classic, often praised for its unique blend of dark humor, surreal horror, and eccentric Australian sensibility. While it didn't achieve mainstream success, it garnered a dedicated following for its originality and bizarre, memorable imagery. Critics noted its distinct style and unconventional narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and surreal dark comedy.
Appreciated for its eccentric Australian humor and horror elements.
Noted for its distinctive visual style and bizarre narrative.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its distinctive visual style and surrealist elements, which have contributed to its status as a cult film, particularly within Australian cinema circles.
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