Project Detail

Fishtales

Synopsis

Widowed Oxford professor goes to a Greek island to study ancient love spells with daughter for research, only to discover new love in the form of a Mermaid, whose inspiration allows him to complete his research in triumph.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Alki David
Producer
Alki David
Editor
Alki David
Screenwriter
Alki David, Melissa Painter
Director of Photography
Angelos Viskadourakis
Principal cast
Billy Zane, Kelly Brook, Alki David, Amber Savva

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Production Status

Production Company

111 Pictures Ltd

111 Wardour Street
1st Floor
London W1F 0UH
UK

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Sales Company

111 Pictures Ltd

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