Donkey Flies

Maurizio is a headstrong little boy, who grew up living out a thousand solitary adventures by the creek, a small stream that is almost always dry, a place where people dump the things they no longer need. Maurizio has transformed that dumping ground into his own playground, and there, amongst the carcasses of cars turned into shelters and all the small and large treasures to be found, his dream of playing in the neighbourhood band develops.

The first person to which Maurizio confides his passion for music is his donkey friend Moses. Moses is always ready to advise and encourage him, the total opposite of N'Giulina, the hen who constantly teases him, magnifying his fears and painting his dreams as useless fantasies. Maurizio starts to take music lessons with other children in the local band, but is soon the only one left without a musical instrument. His mum Rosa does not want to buy him one: she sees music as yet another whim of a naughty child, a luxury that the family can not afford.

Between Moses' good advice and N'Giulina's teasing, his adventures multiply in search of the instrument. But Maurizio knows that in this situation he cannot make any mistakes: if he wants to realize his dream he must be determined until the end.

PAOLO TRIPODI

Born in Reggio Calabria in 1978, after his scientific high school diploma Paolo Tripodi attended the Centre for Experimental Cinematography, where he completed a directing course. He is a director and co-screenwriter for "In casa d'altri", part of the collective movie "Sei pezzi facili".

MARCELLO FONTE

Born in Reggio Calabria in 1978. Musician, performer and sculptor, Marcello Fonte moved toward cinema thanks to a passion for acting.
DONKEY FLIES is his directorial debut.