DramaScience Fiction

Malta

Mariana is a systematic girl. She studies English and German at a language school. She works in a call center as many hours as possible and saves everything she earns. To entertain herself a little, she looks for men in bars with whom she only plans to spend one night. Why compromise if she just wants to travel? That is Mariana's plan, to go away and what better than to an island in the Mediterranean. But Gabriel, an unlikely boy who keeps getting into her life with bad jokes and uncomfortable questions, forces her to look at herself and wonder what she wants to run away from.

Release Date : 2024-03-08

Language :Spanish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Perro de Monte ProduccionesEFDHummelfilmOh My Gomez! Films

Production Country : ArgentinaColombiaNorway

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Mariana

Original Name : Estefania Piñeres

Gender : Female

Character Name : Julia

Original Name : Patricia Tamayo

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gabriel

Original Name : Emmanuel Restrepo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Leonardo

Original Name : Diego Cremonesi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mónica

Original Name : Ángela Rodríguez

Gender : Female

Character Name : Rigo

Original Name : Edwin Riveros

Gender : Male

Character Name : Julio

Original Name : Tonatiuh Ramírez Rocha

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rómulo

Original Name : Raul Cuellar

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rigoberto

Original Name : Cesar Badillo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Luisa

Original Name : Lorena Castellanos

Gender : Male

Character Name : Voz programa Bogotá

Original Name : Iván Herrera

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ulrike

Original Name : Nina Jung

Gender : Male

Character Name : Johan

Original Name : Mateo Merchán

Gender : Male

Reviews

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

@screenzealots

2024-08-08

The slice-of-life drama “Malta” offers a thoughtful exploration of one woman’s journey towards self-discovery amidst the challenges of adulthood. Write / director Natalia Santa’s small but deeply resonant film delves into the complexities and feeling of being stuck in life while searching for a means of escape. It is thoughtful, intimate, and incredibly well done. Young Columbian woman Mariana (Estefania Piñeres) is navigating the challenges of being an adult. She’s trying to earn a living by working long hours at a call center while balancing the struggles and stress of dealing with her dysfunctional family. Mariana daydreams about escaping her reality by traveling the world, and she especially wants to visit the Mediterranean island of Malta. But when she strikes up a relationship with a classmate, the true motives behind her strong desire to leave it all behind are confronted. Anyone who has ever felt stuck and unfulfilled with find a lot of material that resonates here, and Santa writes a character that is highly relatable. Boosted by the strong lead performance from Piñeres, the film’s understated tone lends authenticity and depth to this story of self-discovery, quietly exploring Mariana’s internal battles and desires. “Malta” is a quiet, thoughtful film that captures moments of everyday life, common insecurities and aspirations, as well as the universal quest for meaning and fulfillment. _By: Louisa Moore / Screen Zealots_