https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/31064 Thu, 28 May 2026 22:22:04 GMT 2026-05-28T22:22:04Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146741 Title: Gaġġa : imsejjes fuq ir-rumanz ta' Frans Sammut Abstract: The Royal University Students Cine Association (R.U.S.C.A.) launches the first full length colour feature in Maltese, "Ġagga", filmed from the novel by Frans Sammut, "II Gagga". It was filmed in 8mm and blown up to 16mm. A major achievement for producer Sammy Cremona and director Mario Philip Azzopardi. Music by Spiridion Vincent Buhagiar. The film starred Ray Camilleri, Vitorin Galea, Charles Arrigo, Victor Apap, Karmen Azzopardi, Josephine Zammit Cordina and Charles Thake, amongst others. Description: Letter from Sammy Cremona : "The production of this film..for we know from the beginning that this was the first attempt ever to make a full length colour feature film in Maltese" Mon, 01 Jan 1973 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146741 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145052 Title: Stories of Home in times of sickness, hope and pain Abstract: This article discusses the publication Stories of Home, a collaborative book project authored and curated by Andrew Borg Wirth. The project documents the intimate story of Janette, a woman battling cancer, through the photography of Marija Grech. The discussion highlights the book's role as an art form that captures the grit and vulnerability of the human condition, finding a balance between pain and hope. Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145052 2022-05-22T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144569 Title: 'MalTease' brings glamour and diversity to Malta's burlesque scene Abstract: The article previews the sixth edition of "MalTease," a burlesque and variety spectacle held at Spazju Kreattiv. It explores the history of burlesque from its satirical origins to its modern inclusive form, highlighting the 2023 line-up of international and local performers led by Undine LaVerve and Malcolm Galea. Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144569 2023-04-30T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144410 Title: Xejn ward u żahar għal "Hollywood" ta' Malta Abstract: L-awtur jippreżenta analiżi kritika tal-istorja u d-diffikultajiet finanzjarji tal-Mediterranean Film Studios (li qabel kienu l-Malta Film Facilities) fir-Rinella. L-artiklu jagħti ħarsa lejn il-problemi li wasslu biex l-istudjos tilfu l-kuntratt għall-bini tas-settijiet tal-film "Gladiator", filwaqt li jfakkar f’perjodi ta’ suċċess bħall-ġbid ta’ "Cristoforo Colombo" u "Remington Steele". Cassar jiddiskuti wkoll kwistjonijiet ta’ djun pendenti mal-Gvern u l-MDC li fixklu l-progress ta’ din l-industrija matul is-snin. Sun, 06 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144410 1998-12-06T00:00:00Z