https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/349 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:48:09 GMT 2026-06-12T09:48:09Z 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/123456789/146558 Title: "L-Imġarrab" mill-ġdid fit-Teatru Manoel Abstract: Doris Azzopardi tikteb dwar it-tieni wirja tad-dramm "L-Imġarrab" fit-Teatru Manoel, fejn l-attur Mario Micallef jinterpreta disa' karattri differenti f'wirja solo. Id-dramm, miktub minn Żep Camilleri, jittratta t-trawma ta' anzjan li kien ġie abbużat sesswalment meta kien għadu tifel. Fri, 24 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146558 1999-09-24T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146509 Title: Malta's first female poet Mary Mejlak (1905-1975) Abstract: Aaron Attard-Hili commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Mary Mejlak, recognized as Malta's first female poet. The article explores her life in Victoria, Gozo, her career as a dedicated teacher, and her extensive literary output which remained rooted in her local surroundings rather than continental influences. It highlights her preference for simple language and themes of imagination, noting that many of her manuscripts still await future publication. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146509 2025-01-19T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145910 Title: Oldest poem in Maltese Abstract: Professor J. Aquilina discusses the Cantilena, the oldest known poem in the Maltese language, attributed to Pietru Caxaro. He examines the linguistic significance of the text and its preservation within the notarial archives, highlighting how the poem serves as a foundational element of Maltese literary history. Sun, 20 May 1984 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145910 1984-05-20T00:00:00Z