Malta

Malta

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Director: Natalia Santa

Writer: Natalia Santa

Producer: Kiran Fernandes

Mariana is a systematic girl. She studies English and German at a language school. She works in a call center as many hours as possible and saves everything she earns. To entertain herself a little, she looks for men in bars with whom she only plans to spend one night. Why compromise if she just wants to travel? That is Mariana's plan, to go away and what better than to an island in the Mediterranean. But Gabriel, an unlikely boy who keeps getting into her life with bad jokes and uncomfortable questions, forces her to look at herself and wonder what she wants to run away from.

97 min Rating: 5.8/10 Released
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Movie Info

Director: Natalia Santa

Writer: Natalia Santa

Producer: Kiran Fernandes

Production Companies: Perro de Monte Producciones, EFD, Hummelfilm, Oh My Gomez! Films

Countries: Argentina, Colombia, Norway

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots: The slice-of-life drama “Malta” offers a thoughtful exploration of one woman’s journey towards self-discovery amidst the challenges of adulthood. Write / director Natalia Santa’s small but deeply resonant film delves into the complexities and feeling of being stuck in life while searching for a means of escape. It is thoughtful, intimate, and incredibly well done. Young Columbian woman Mariana (Estefania Piñeres) is navigating the challenges of being an adult. She’s trying to earn a living by working long hours at a call center while balancing the struggles and stress of dealing with her dysfunctional family. Mariana daydreams about escaping her reality by traveling the world, and she especially wants to visit the Mediterranean island of Malta. But when she strikes up a relationship with a classmate, the true motives behind her strong desire to leave it all behind are confronted. Anyone who has ever felt stuck and unfulfilled with find a lot of material that resonates here, and Santa writes a character that is highly relatable. Boosted by the strong lead performance from Piñeres, the film’s understated tone lends authenticity and depth to this story of self-discovery, quietly exploring Mariana’s internal battles and desires. “Malta” is a quiet, thoughtful film that captures moments of everyday life, common insecurities and aspirations, as well as the universal quest for meaning and fulfillment. _By: Louisa Moore / Screen Zealots_