In the 1590’s chiaroscuro artist Michelangelo Merisi from the town of Caravaggio makes his way to Rome with dreams of establishing himself as one of the leading artists of the time. His raw talent is undeniable and success swiftly comes his way. However, his passion and volatile temper earn him as many enemies as he …
Ulied il-Lejl S02
“Ulied il-Lejl” (Children of the Night) is a Maltese drama tv series based on the novels “Suwed Ulied il-Lejl” written by Charles Micallef St John. The story is set in Malta in XIX century and it is about a family from Qormi which pulled itself up from poverty and squalor. The first season was focus …
Capitol Cinema
This November, transport yourself into Valletta of the past with Capitol Cinema. This edition takes you back to 1929 to an event organised by the Director of the Malta Public Library (as it was known at the time). Director Hannibal Publius Scicluna, informed of an imminent visit by Mrs Thomson, wife of Capt. Thomson of …
Jacquette – The Lady of the River
Everytime I’m designing a new project I think about the kind of costume I want to make, the era and the character. I found very interesting the historical character of Jacquette de Luxembourg, mother of Elizabeth of York, grandmother of Elizabeth Woodville, great-grandmother of Henry VIII, great-great-grandmother of Elizabeth I. According to Philippa Gregory’s saga, …
Flora – Italian Renaissance Ensemble
Some projects are already in my mind, ready to be realized.Some others simply pop up in moment of madness.Florentia is one of those.Maybe was the self-isolation during the lockdown for the Covid (we are gonna talk about these events for a long time, I guess), the fact is that one day, I went to a …
Blood on the Crown
In the final days of the First World War, during Malta’s revolution for independence, two British officers are tasked with quelling the riots and covering up the bloody encounter, while innocent protesters are jailed and killed.
Anne Boleyn – Greensleeves
This project was in my mind for years. I’ve been a “Tudor addicted” since I’ve read “The other Boleyn Girl” by P. Gregory. Despite her novel it’s a bit unfair to Anne Boleyn, it was the main reason why I decided to study her life, searching and reading as much as I could find.Anne is …
God’s Whisper
Lazarus has died and been buried, but his grieving sisters Mary and Martha argue about whether he can be raised from the dead. Tempted by a Dark Power, Martha allows her brother to be raised from the dead, but at what cost to them all? Directed by – Christian KoteyWritten by – Christian Kotey, James MasonProducer – Claire …
Il-Madonna Tiegħi Aħjar Minn Tiegħek
Some villages have their saints, others have their Virgin Marys. But what if there could only be one Virgin Mary and one triumphant village left standing? Let the battle of festi commence! With the skilful pen and cheeky wit of beloved author Trevor Zahra and the enchanting musical composition of feast enthusiast and composer Alexander …
Candy
“CANDY” is a voyage of self reflection that revolves around a 25 year old beautiful young soul, that overcame excessive artificial consumption. Created by the eccentric maltese duo FUZZHONEYS, the music video leads the audience in a nightmare-esque dimension of chiaroscuro effect. All the pics are (c) Ian Aquilina Director & Producer – Francesca Mercieca Director of …