In The Sun-Dappled Streets Of Malta: A Purrfect Tale Unfolds
Maltese film production company Nexus Production Group are thrilled to share its latest offering filled with enchanting meows from Malta’s sunlit streets. The documentary is titled Cats of Malta and it will be released this week in Europe only via online streaming. The release begins in Malta and Spanish Latin American-speaking countries on 21st September and then continues to the UK and Ireland from 25th September.
Directed by Sarah Jayne Portelli, best recognised for her directional work on the educational film Daughter, starring Katherine Langford and beautifully shot by Ivan Malekin, whose accolades include being listed among the ‘Top 50 Australian Independent Film Heroes’ Cats of Malta is garnering positive reviews from critics in the EU and US.
“In the sun-soaked terrains where stories dwell, Cats of Malta emerged as a narrative shining with awards and acclaim.” The documentary, much like a cat perched on a vintage Maltese balcony, has watched the world and received applause, with honours such as the “Critics Choice Award” at the esteemed Black Swan International Film Festival (2022), a gleaming “Gold Award” at the Spotlight Documentary Film Awards (2022), and the purrfect accolade of “Best Cat Film” at the Fauna Tepoztlán Animal Festival (2023) among others.
Featuring the heartbeats of Malta like Roza Zammit Salinos, Isaac Muscat, and Karmen Colerio, each playing their own authentic roles, the film takes one through a mesmerising journey. It’s not just about feline frolics in alleyways but a deeper, intertwined tale of communities, cat cafes, and canvases painted by life in Malta. Through passionate dialogues and soulful eyes, each narrative shines a light on Malta’s endearing cat culture, weaving tales of mental tranquillity they bring to both locals and wandering souls from afar.
“In every whispering wind, in every shadow cast by ancient buildings, in every sunlit square, the cats unite Malta, bringing joy, healing, and a sense of shared community.”
It isn’t merely a tale for those bewitched by cats but transcends to be a sonnet of community spirit, a guide to the Maltese soul, and a canvas painted with compassion and unconditional love. As Cats of Malta prepares to make its digital debut in the UK and Ireland, it beckons all not just to witness a tale but to experience an island’s heart.
Whiskers and tails, stories and tales, embrace the magic of Malta and click here to watch today.
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