Luzzu

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Nicky 10/17/2021 A very hard to tell story that touches you emotionally and morally. The movie is authentic, very well acted, shot and produced. I highly recommend it. See more Phil S @RT26331159 03/26/2023 Like a Mediterranean Dardenne Brothers film, this is a neorealist gem. Cinematography is by Léo Lefèvre ('I, Daniel Blake' for Loach) so it is a beautiful watch, even as the jeopardy for the central character - and the society as a whole - increases. And, at 94 minutes, it doesn't overstay its welcome. See more john s @hipCRANK 09/08/2022 FISHY BUSINESS "Luzzu" starts innocently enough with a solitary fisherman plying his trade, and though it touches on a wide variety of big topics - fatherhood, tradition, working-class struggles, Brexit - as well as a thoughtful character study, it never loses the charm of the opening minutes. A story about a third generation Maltese fisherman, played by an actual Maltese fisherman, not only feels true, but has a warm vibe only good fiction can bring. You can almost smell the sea breeze. Stamped with his baby footprint, "Luzzu" is the colourful family boat passed down for generations, that serious family man Jesmark Scicluna puts to sea on a daily basis. Trouble is the fishing industry is morphing into an unsustainable one, for the little guys anyway. A new born with special medical needs, and thus costs, puts a strain on the family, and Jesmark is asked to consider a career change. Squeezed by big fish, various restrictions, and cutthroat, often illegal competition, this really is a lone man vs. the sea tale. While Jesmark's decision is a life altering one, and deftly describes the current political situation of many smaller European strugglers, it plays second fiddle to the personal trials of the defiant fisherman. A man of few words, he carries the weight of his world on broad shoulders, seeking to hold on to his heritage right to the breaking point. Though forced to play the new game in town, a seemingly beaten Jesmark closes the movie with a moving parable to his infant son. A story about a boat, which over the years has been patched up so many times that very little of it remains, but yet, it still remains that boat. "Luzza" is a clever and affectionate tale about conflict, struggle, family, and the determination to retain one's humanity. A winner all around. - hipCRANK See more tom g @tomagrayca44 07/25/2022 Better than just passing time. A story of the confluence of environmental issues, government regulations, and the laws of the marketplace on a charming, but antiquated, culture. See more dave d @RT34924333 01/25/2022 Luzzu is a Maltese drama film directed and written by Alex Camilleri which portrays the dying fisherman industry in Malta. When boiled down, there are a lot of parallels to what goes on in America. The acting is great, the cinematography adds to the film's authenticity. The girlfriend arc is shoehorned and the scenes didn't contribute to the film's emotion. There's a scene late in the film that is just heartbreaking. A very fine film! Final Score: 8/10 See more 01/16/2022 Absolutely beyond perfect. Incredible character development of a changing industry. See more Read all reviews

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