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‘Zejtune’ Teaser: Rare Local Maltese Production Debuts in Göteborg Film Festival
- Deadline first revealed an exclusive teaser for Zejtune, marking its Göteborg competition entry.
- The film stars Michela Farrugia as Mar, who plans to quit Malta after her mother’s death to fund a move.
- Nenu Borg plays an 80-year-old folk singer whose music challenges Mar’s escape plan.
- The project is produced by Oliver Mallia and Ramin Bahrani, with Camilleri also taking a producer credit.
- Films Boutique handles sales, highlighting the film’s international distribution potential.
- Luzzu, Camilleri’s previous feature, debuted at Sundance in 2021, signaling an ongoing international footprint.
- Zejtune is described as exploring homeland and belonging through Mar’s return to Malta.
- The production involves Solari Productions, One Two Films, and other international partners.
- Göteborg Film Festival context anchors Zejtune among other contemporary European premieres.
- Deadline positions Zejtune as part of Malta’s growing film production profile.
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