EUNIC Ireland in partnership with Dublin City Libraries launched its inaugural EUNIC European Film Club, a series of free screenings of European feature films and documentaries in six library branches across the city. A total of 24 screenings took place from 2nd March to 12th June 2023, showcasing films from the following 11 EU countries; Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Poland, Portugal and Spain.
Synopsis:
The Maltese production, Simshar (2014), follows the story of a fishing family from the Mediterranean island of Malta who become stranded at sea after their boat, Simshar, sinks. Their fate gets entwined with the saga of irregular African migrants crossing from Africa to Europe, with tragic consequences.
Director’s Bio
Rebecca Cremona (BFA, MFA, MQR) is a multi-award winning filmmaker. Her first feature ‘Simshar’ was Malta’s debut Oscar submission and a box office hit. She has adapted Julian Maio's novel 'City of The Sun’, and 'The Crossing' for Samson Films and Boudica Entertainment. She is currently developing a slate of films supported by Creative Europe.
