The documentary will feature a host of interviews with people from all walks of life who tenderly shared their personal experiences of the gym, the impact it has had on their lives, and it’s safe to say that it transcends a simple workout place, becoming more of a safe space for the tight-knit supportive Bertu’s Gym community.

Local podcaster Jon Mallia is one of the many names featured in the documentary sharing his own anecdotes about the gym.

Bertu himself was trained by an array of top athletes in the field, including the late Iron Man of Europe, Charles Saliba, along with a couple of British boxers who ensured that his standard wouldn’t lower when he moved to the United Kingdom. There, he trained at the well-known Jack Solomons Gym where he used to fight three times a week.

Notably, this year also marks 40 years since Bertu, a former boxing champion, opened his gym to the public. 

Initially, serving as a small space to train local boxers, Bertu’s Gym was also one of the first gyms on the island. However, it soon grew into Malta’s top gym for bodybuilders of all levels.

There’s a lot more to his story so stay tuned for more details on the documentary, coming out very soon.

This look into Bertu Camilleri’s life is a co-production between Lovin Malta with interviews by editor-in-chief Julian Bonnici, and Videocafe, a locally-based video company which produces video content for brands and business. Launched in 2018, Videocafe is now made up of a small team who serve their clients with high quality engaging video content on a daily basis.

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