### December at Spazju Kreattiv: A Celebration of Cinema and Imagination As the year draws to a close, the vibrant arts scene in Malta comes alive, and this December, Spazju Kreattiv stands at the forefront of it all. Nestled in the heart of Valletta, this cultural hub is set to transform into a beacon of…
**Ethiopian Film Festival Returns to Malta: A Celebration of Culture and Community** Malta, a melting pot of cultures, is once again set to embrace the rich tapestry of Ethiopian cinema with the return of the Ethiopian Film Festival. This annual event, which has become a beloved fixture in the local cultural calendar, not only brings…
**Kate Winslet ‘so proud’ as directorial debut premieres** Malta’s vibrant arts scene welcomed yet another star with Kate Winslet gracing the island for the premiere of her directorial debut. The multi-award-winning actress, best known for her roles in Titanic and Sense and Sensibility, has long been admired for her talent and versatility. Her latest venture…
**Short Film on Isabelle Bonnici’s Fight for Justice Wins Top Festival Award** In a heartening turn of events, a short film chronicling the relentless fight for justice by Isabelle Bonnici has garnered the top award at a prestigious film festival. This win is not just a recognition of cinematic excellence but a profound acknowledgment of…
The 15th edition of ŻiguŻajg, Malta’s renowned international film festival, is set to kick off on Friday, promising a week of cinematic magic, cultural enrichment, and community engagement. This year’s festival, which runs from October 20 to 28, features a diverse lineup of films from around the world, showcasing a spectrum of genres and themes…
**Title: ĊineAmbjent: A Cinematic Reflection on Malta’s Environmental Challenges** In a world where environmental issues are becoming increasingly urgent, Malta is stepping up to the plate with ĊineAmbjent, a film festival dedicated to highlighting the most pressing ecological concerns of our time. This unique initiative not only brings global environmental challenges into focus but also…
A celebration of European stories on screen By Hot Malta Staff Valletta’s Republic Street was briefly louder than usual last Saturday evening, but the cheers weren’t for a festa band or a political rally—they were for a 14-year-old Gozitan actor, Leah Portelli, who had just stepped onto the red-carpet squares laid in front of the…
**Jarmusch’s Indie Triumph Resonates in Malta’s Creative Circles as Gaza War Film Misses Out** Valletta – While the lagoon city of Venice basked in late-summer spotlight last weekend, filmmakers on Malta’s own sun-bleached stones followed every update from the Lido. The reason? Jim Jarmusch, patron saint of off-beat cinema, walked away with the Golden Lion…
Malta’s film buffs have already started counting down the days: the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), running 5–15 September, has just announced its first wave of world premieres, and the line-up is catnip for anyone on the island who lives for the silver screen. From Sean Baker’s buzz-heavy “Anora” to Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical…
Kathryn Bigelow Returns to Venice with Political Thriller – Why Malta Should Watch Closely By Hot Malta Staff Writer VENICE – As the 81st Venice Film Festival unfurls its red carpet this week, American director Kathryn Bigelow storms back into the Lido with “Requiem for the Fallen,” a pulse-quickening political thriller set against a fictional…
