Luzzu (film)

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Luzzu
Luzzu poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlex Camilleri
Written byAlex Camilleri
Produced by
  • Rebecca Anastasi
  • Ramin Bahrani
  • Oliver Mallia
  • Alex Camilleri
Starring
  • Jesmark Scicluna
  • Michela Farrugia
  • David Scicluna
CinematographyLéo Lefèvre
Edited byAlex Camilleri
Production
company
Memento Films International
Distributed byKino Lorber
(United States)
Peccadillo Pictures
(United Kingdom)
Release date
  • January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29) (Sundance)
[1]
Running time
94 minutes
CountryMalta
LanguageMaltese
Box office$37,952[2][3]

Luzzu is a 2021 Maltese drama film directed and written by Alex Camilleri.[4] The film stars Jesmark Scicluna, Michela Farrugia and David Scicluna.

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.[5] It was selected as the Maltese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.[6]

Plot[]

To support his wife and child, a Maltese fisherman enters the world of black market fishing.[4]

Cast[]

The cast include:[7]

  • Jesmark Scicluna as Jesmark
  • Michela Farrugia as Denise
  • David Scicluna
  • Frida Cauchi
  • Uday McLean
  • Stephen Buhagiar

Release[]

The film has its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021 in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section.[5][8] The following month, Kino Lorber acquired the US distribution rights to the film, while Peccadillo Pictures acquired the UK distribution rights.[9]

Reception[]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 48 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.0/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Beautifully filmed and emotionally impactful, Luzzu uses one man's story to capture the struggles of a region at a cultural crossroads."[10] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 79 out of 100 based on 13 critical reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Luzzu (2021)". The Numbers. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "Luzzu (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa (December 16, 2020). "Sundance: Malta-Set 'Luzzu' Acquired by Memento Films International For World Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (January 29, 2021). "'Luzzu': First Clip Of Sundance Film Festival Drama Sold By Memento, Ramin Bahrani Produces". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Luzzu selected as Maltals submission for Academy Awards". Newsbook. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Luzzu". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Maltese film, 'Luzzu' premiering at the Sundance Film Festival". Times of Malta. January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Berlin: Domestic Deals for Alex Camilleri's 'Luzzu,' Tracey Deer's 'Beans'". March 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "Luzzu". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  11. ^ "Luzzu". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved November 16, 2021.

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