description Fly Away Home Overview
Fly Away Home is a 1996 drama directed by Carroll Ballard and featuring Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels, and Dana Delany. Released by Sony Pictures Releasing in September 1996, the film garnered cinematography nominations at the Academy Awards. Joseph Caleb Deschanel’s work on the movie was recognized with an award consideration.
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info Fly Away Home Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1996 |
help Fly Away Home FAQ
Is Fly Away Home based on a true story?
Yes, Fly Away Home is inspired by the real-life work of Bill Lishman, a Canadian inventor who pioneered using ultralight aircraft to lead geese on migration routes. The 1996 film dramatizes his efforts alongside his daughter.
Who stars in Fly Away Home?
Fly Away Home stars Anna Paquin as the young girl who helps lead geese south, alongside Jeff Daniels as her inventor father and Dana Delany in a supporting role. Paquin had recently won her Academy Award for The Piano when she took on the role.
Did Fly Away Home receive any Academy Award nominations?
Fly Away Home received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for Caleb Deschanel's work capturing the ultralight flight sequences. The aerial photography of geese in formation was widely praised as visually stunning.
Who directed Fly Away Home?
The film was directed by Carroll Ballard, known for visually striking nature films like The Black Stallion and Never Cry Wolf. Released by Sony Pictures Releasing in September 1996, it fit Ballard's pattern of environmentally focused storytelling.
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