Simshar (film)
| Simshar | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Rebecca Cremona |
| Written by |
David Grech Rebecca Cremona |
| Starring | Lotfi Abdelli |
| Edited by | Daniel Lapira |
Release dates |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Malta |
| Language | Maltese |
Simshar is a 2014 Maltese drama film directed by Rebecca Cremona.[1] It was selected as the Maltese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[2][3] It was the first time that Malta submitted a film for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.[4] The film tells the story of the Simshar tragedy.
Cast
- Lotfi Abdelli as Simon
- Jimi Busuttil as Karmenu
- Sékouba Doucouré as Moussa
- Chrysander Agius as John
- Adrian Farrugia as Theo
- Clare Agius as Sharin
- Mark Mifsud as Alex
See also
- List of submissions to the 87th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Maltese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ "Maltese film Simshar accepted for Oscar consideration". Times of Malta. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "83 Countries In Competition For 2014 Foreign Language Film Oscar". AMPAS. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "Oscar Attracts Best Foreign Language Film Submissions From a Record 83 Countries". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "Simshar vies for Oscar foreign language film nominations". Malta Today. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
External links
- Simshar at the Internet Movie Database
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