Luzzu (film)

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

Luzzu
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$39,948[2][3]

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 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.0/10. The website's 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 21, 2022.
  3. "Luzzu (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. Keslassy, Elsa (December 16, 2020). "Sundance: Malta-Set 'Luzzu' Acquired by Memento Films International For World Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  5. 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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