Zejtune (2026)
Żejtune
Director: Alex Camilleri
Cast: Michela Farrugia, Nenu Borg, Frida Cauchi, Michael Azzopardi, Seán James Sutton
Mar has spent years dreaming of escape from Malta’s tight-knit shores, and her mother’s sudden death hands her a golden ticket: a parcel of fertile land worth a small fortune. But the inheritance comes with strings attached, as scheming relatives challenge her claim, throwing her plans into chaos. While battling to keep her future intact, Mar crosses paths with Nenu, a fiery troubadour whose soul-stirring folk melodies—steeped in Malta’s ancient għana tradition—unlock a flood of feelings she thought she’d buried forever.
More About This Film
Zejtune is a 2026 Maltese drama directed and written by Alex Camilleri. The story follows a young woman determined to leave Malta who encounters an aging troubadour whose music unexpectedly reconnects her with the country she has decided to escape.
The film uses music, place, and generational contrast to explore questions of identity and belonging. Its emotional core comes from the tension between wanting to move forward and discovering that leaving a place does not necessarily mean leaving its influence behind.
- Directed and written by Alex Camilleri.
- Starring Michela Farrugia, Nenu Borg, and Michael Azzopardi.
- The reported runtime is approximately 108 minutes.
- The film is a Malta, Germany, and Qatar co-production.
- It premiered at the Göteborg Film Festival before its Maltese theatrical release.
Where to Watch
Zejtune has followed a festival and regional-release path, so international home viewing may depend on local rights.
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