LUZZU
by Alex Camilleri
Synopsis: Jesmark, a struggling fisherman on the island of Malta, is forced to turn his back on generations of tradition and risk everything by entering the world of blackmarket fishing to provide for his wife and newborn baby.
Cast: Jesmark Scicluna, Michela Farrugia, David Scicluna.
2020 / Drama /Malta / 95 min / Maltese / Completed
Produced by Fishers of Men Ltd / Made with the support of the Malta Film Fund and financial incentives from the Malta Film Commission and the Government of Malta
By the producers Rebecca Anastasi and Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes, The White Tiger)
“Impressive feature debut”
— Screendaily
“This accomplished debut from Maltese-American filmmaker Alex Camilleri profiles little-represented lives with intelligence and integrity”
— Variety
“Alex Camilleri’s locally made vérité tale discovers a knockout performance in a real-life fisherman from Malta”
— Indiewire
“A poignant and deeply touching tale of humanity. (…) Look for this one to be in the conversation for Best International Feature a year from now”
— Screen Anarchy
