A man is followed around by a blob as he goes about his daily life.
After
two years which have seen us having to cancel the event, we're
finally back! So, following the success of the
first three editions, the “Gozo Film Festival” is proud to
announce its fourth edition. This summer from the Friday 19th
to Sunday 21st of August 2022. A three-day long event
promoting local (Gozitan and Maltese) and foreign filmmakers,
with a whole new section dedicated to children and teenagers.
The festival will be held on the picturesque bastions of Gozo
Citadel, in the heart of the island’s capital with indoor and
outdoor events.
The Gozo Film Festival combine quality International short and
feature movies with local movie productions, including
children sessions and Film Making workshops.
The event is being sponsored by the Cultural Heritage
Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo.
A man is followed around by a blob as he goes about his daily life.
Who says a hamster can't travel the world chasing down his lady-love?
How do I know I love someone?
Boje and his father live in a remote cottage by the sea.
With no one but each other. A boy longing for answers. A
father struggling for words.
Alone in his house, Leo, 12 years old, does not want to go to summer camp. When it is close to the time of departure, a disturbing presence prowls around, imitating his voice…
A little girl lives in a village with her mother where water sources are dwindling by day. Drought effects her imagination, even her doodles and drawings. Not only people but the nature struggles with the unrelenting aridness. This little girl though, never loses hope. She tries to do as best she can, sacrificing from herself for her beloved nature.
Life is not easy for Chris, who uses a wheelchair like his son Jacob. Ramona does her best to support both. Yet there is a secret that only Ramona and Chris know, which needs to be revealed sooner or later.
Glass is a romantic story between a couple will meet on a ship and the story will start from a smile from Leila (The woman) but from a bad habit nowadays it will ruin everything.
When a heart attack strikes, a person has exactly ten minutes to be saved by the people around him. In medicine, this short period of time is called “Golden Minutes”.
Virtual reality has become an essential part of life, but with the reliance on it also come downsides.
A woman enters an art gallery and is captivated by all the characters in the paintings. But only one of them can set her free
Where do we go to when we’re old? Where are we going now? On a hot day in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, Dani paints her Nanna’s pergola before the house is auctioned.
A grumpy recluse is challenged by his cheerful, love-struck neighbor. .
A young man's repetitive day is suddenly altered by the unexpected companionship of an adventurous and unpredictable stranger.
A short film which presents the monologue of a single actor. Through his reminiscences the audience gets an insight into a dark, confused and embittered mind.
A deep spiritual journey starts in pursuit of the right place to leave a mark in the world we live in.
Thirty-something Freek is reuniting with his friend from the past, who is looking for closure.
The charming emotion "Fear" that lives in your head wants to give an interview. Maybe you can become friends! Or is there a reason to be afraid of being afraid?
While a 'regular joe' waits to pick up his son from his swimming lesson, he witnesses a strange passer-by. This triggers a long-buried memory, and as the weird sightings continue, the man's world --and sanity-- start to disintegrate.
The uphill bilingual battle George needs to face as being both an English and Maltese speaker.
Faye heartbroken and confused recalls her memories of her recent relationship with artist Ava in hopes to understand why she abruptly left in the middle of the night. This leads Faye to a speculative dark realization about her former partner's childhood.
For 11 year old Mia the world of gymnastics is her safe-haven, but after noticing the development of an overly-close relationship between her teammate and her coach, she suspects foul play. With the help of her unfailing mood ring, Mia must decipher the truth of his intentions.
Desperate to find the man of her dreams, sweet and plain Ava tries a last ditch effort, speed dating. But the absurd cast of characters she encounters makes her wonder if being single is not so bad after all.
Tama in Maltese means hope. “Tama” is the result of three years of filming NTM’s wildlife rescue team and their work with the turtles around the Maltese Islands; from protecting the nests, to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured turtles.
Zdravko tells his story of a childhood trauma and his own death following a life as a drug addict
Mark and Chloe are moving in together. They're flat hunting and when choosing somewhere to live, Mark is adamant that the new place must fulfil one and only one condition: the toilet seat must stay up when lifted. A romantic comedy short about relationships, obsession and toilets.
A magician announcing himself as a "smoke seller" rolls into a little town and changes the lives of its inhabitants, if only for a day.
A young man becomes infected with a mysterious virus, that causes him to go insane.
As Theo and Celeste play a game of 'would you still be my friend if' to test their new friendship, their hypothetical questions become reality, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and strongest yearnings.
The film's story is based on the Slavic folktale, which has been told for ages by the peasants point of view. The film shows story from underground angle - giving overview what really happened while peasants were engaged in the cultivation of vegetables. Also about property, collaboration and betrayal.
“Unbreakable” is the story of Barbara the Bunny. When she begins to persistently cough, “Quality Control” at the toy factory labels her “defective,” and so her search for treatment begins. She goes from shop to shop to no avail, until she discovers a loose string of yarn that takes her on a magical journey across town and into the arms of a toy repair shop owner.
A girl's preparation for a first date gets a bit... weird.
Viking’s Gold: On an island in the far north Olaf, the Viking, lives in his fort. Although he owns a lot of gold, he lives there all alone with his dog, Bentley. So one day he invites the whole village to a party. He sets the table with the best dishes of the island, but nobody shows up… Olaf, being disappointed and furious, throws a fit, until he meets Viking woman Jette and her sick child Fin.
VIris and Leo are waiting for their school bus, just like any other day. This morning, however, it does not arrive. Facing no rules but their own, the two eight year-olds embark on an urban adventure, one they shall never forget, roaming the streets of Montreal.
Cittadella
Theatre Hall (day)
St. John's Demi-Bastion (evening)
Victoria,
Gozo, Malta