Zejtune (2026)
Mar is ready to leave the tiny island of Malta behind, and her estranged mother's death gives her the perfect way out: an inheritance of valuable farmland that she can sell. But when greedy relatives contest her claim, Mar's plans hit a snag. As she fights to secure her future, Mar meets Nenu, a spirited troubadour whose vibrant folk songs, rooted in Malta's ancient għana tradition, awaken emotions she's long buried.
Director: Alex Camilleri
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 8, 2026
Cast
- Michela Farrugia - Mar
- Nenu Borg - Nenu
- Frida Cauchi - Annette
- Michael Azzopardi - Anglu
- Seán James Sutton - Tony
- Charles Sammut - Robert
- Simone Spiteri - Wedding planner
- Maxime Durand - VIP creep
- Mike Parish - Old man in the wheelchair
Original Language: mt
More Films by Director: Alex Camilleri
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zejtune about?
- Mar is ready to leave the tiny island of Malta behind, and her estranged mother's death gives her the perfect way out: an inheritance of valuable farmland that she can sell. But when greedy relatives contest her claim, Mar's plans hit a snag. As she fights to secure her future, Mar meets Nenu, a spirited troubadour whose vibrant folk songs, rooted in Malta's ancient għana tradition, awaken emotions she's long buried.
- Who directed Zejtune?
- Zejtune was directed by Alex Camilleri.
- Who stars in Zejtune?
- Zejtune stars Michela Farrugia, Nenu Borg, Frida Cauchi, Michael Azzopardi, Seán James Sutton, Charles Sammut.
- How long is Zejtune?
- Zejtune has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Zejtune?
- Zejtune is a Drama film.