Cats of Malta

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Cats of Malta

2023

59m

Documentary

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Cats of Malta takes audiences on a journey through the island's colorful cat colonies, cafes, parks and streets to meet local volunteer feeders and artists whose lives are enriched by stray cats.

Leslie Felperin

Guardian

09/21/2023

3/5

The film’s tone and purpose are a little hazy at times, making this not as satisfying as spending a good hour browsing cat memes, but it is still soft, fuzzy and purr-inducing.

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Joel Fisher

Battle Royale With Cheese

05/15/2024

This makes Cats of Malta the kind of documentary that you can just sit back and enjoy as the participants reassure you that there is still good in the world.

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John Noonan

FILMINK (Australia)

05/15/2024

15/20

Endearing and heart-warming, Cats of Malta avoids being simply an extended YouTube video of cats frolicking by highlighting how members of the community are brought together.

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Simon Foster

Screen-Space (Substack)

11/22/2023

3.5/5

Sarah Jayne Portelli captures a utopian existence for those who draw soul-enriching pleasure from caring unquestioningly, and of those who are happy to lap it up.

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

09/18/2023

3.5/5

It is said that there are cat people and there are dog people and, in some ways, I’ll reluctantly agree, but one thing all pet owners can agree on: we’re all better people with them in our lives.

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Michael Talbot-Haynes

Film Threat

09/14/2023

7/10

What a lovely opportunity Portelli offers us to look into all the little furry faces of the Maltese free-range felines. She captures the jaunty arrogance of an outdoor cat that invigorates the senses.

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Richard B

@RichardB12314 Jul 4

Decent overview of the challenges cats face when they are stray. A lot of it is a Public Service Announcement for neutering and spaying.

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Joanne D

Jan 7

My family and I enjoyed this film entirely and it held my attention from start to finish. It emphasizes the caring and nurturing relationship that some residents have formed in nurturing stray cats in Malta. It also highlights many sites and the beautiful landscape of the island. The film is informative, heartwarming, authentic and inspiring.

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Wendy B

@WoodlandElf 05/18/2024

What a beautiful movie about the adorable cats on Malta and the people that look after them. This film really warmed my heart.

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Sarah Y

05/12/2024

Beautiful look at Malta, Malta's cats and the people who love them and take care of them!

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Nick M

03/18/2024

A heartwarming documentary about my favourite animals . It's a thoroughly enjoyable watch.

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Janis F

02/22/2024

I love this movie so much! The people of Malta, taking care of so many stray cats! Such a wonderful film I highly recommend!!

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Sarah Jayne

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Daniela Ercoli

Co-Producer

Nathanael Hopkins-Smith

Co-Producer

David Willey

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Ivan Malekin

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Sarah Jayne

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Synopsis

Cats of Malta takes audiences on a journey through the island's colorful cat colonies, cafes, parks and streets to meet local volunteer feeders and artists whose lives are enriched by stray cats.

Director: Sarah Jayne
Producer: Ivan Malekin, Sarah Jayne
Distributor: Lion Heart Distribution
Production Co: Nexus Production Group
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 3, 2023
Runtime: 59m