Luzzu (2021)
Luzzu
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A dramatic and surprising thriller from first-time director Alex Camilleri, who wrote an emotional and personal screenplay from his own universe on the island of Malta. Fisherman Jesmark, starring a non-actor from the region who won the Jury Prize for Acting at Sundance, finds himself in a difficult ethical crossroads in search of sustenance for his family. The story serves as a backdrop for an interesting discussion about the impacts of environmental laws on the lives of workers, while also being a heart-stopping thriller. The film made history by being the first from the small country to participate in major festivals and be pre-selected for the 2021 Oscars.
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A man risks everything to provide for his wife and newborn son by entering Malta's black-market fishing industry.
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