Award-winning film Luzzu released in Maltese theatres in September
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Award-Winning Luzzu Set For Its First Theatrical Release On 8th September
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Sundance hit ‘Luzzu’ acquired by Kino Lorber for North America.
Photo credit: Inigo Taylor
Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to Alex Camilleri’s feature debut,
Luzzu, which world-premiered at Sundance where it won the Special Jury Award for its lead actor, Jesmark Scicluna. The movie is being sold by Memento Intl.
Penned, directed and edited by Camilleri,
Luzzu revolves around Jesmark, a struggling fisherman on the island of Malta who is forced to risk everything by entering the world of black market fishing in order to provide for his wife and newborn baby.
Luzzu was the first Maltese feature to compete in a major international festival. The film was praised by critics for the poignant performances of non-actors and professionals in lead roles. The movie is produced by Rebecca Anastasi, Ramin Bahrani (The White Tiger, 99 Homes), Camilleri and Oliver Mallia.
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Photo credit: Inigo Taylor
Homegrown film starring real fishermen in main roles ‘Luzzu’, directed by Alex Camilleri, is to be screened at The European Film Market, part of the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale).
Writing on Facebook, ‘Luzzu’ producer Rebecca Anastasi said, “Shameless plug and I apologise in advance but this has just brought me so much joy – seeing Malta listed on the Berlin Film Festival’s market screening schedule! Luzzu will have market screenings at the EFM! After years of going up to Berlinale and watching other country’s films, ours is now listed there!! Malta – 1. Let’s make more!”