Luzzu

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Nicky 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. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/21 Full Review Phil S 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. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/26/23 Full Review john s 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 Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review tom g 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. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review dave d 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 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely beyond perfect. Incredible character development of a changing industry. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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