from nothing returns a king?

Based on Book 5 of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JAMIE VELLA

from nothing returns a king?

Based on Book 5 of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JAMIE VELLA

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Malta Premiere

8th October - EDEN CINEMAS

Step into a world where memory fades, but love endures. Join us for the exclusive premiere of Island of Oblivion, a sweeping romantic epic set against the haunting beauty of a forgotten island. Experience the story before anyone else, beneath the stars of Malta.

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THE MOVIE & CREW

SYNOPSIS

Odysseus and Calypso live a life of pastoral island bliss. But tranquillity gives way to turbulence when Odysseus discovers the apparent truth about his identity. He has a choice: to confront his past, or to remain sheltered in a world of comfort with Calypso.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED JAMIE VELLA

PRODUCTION

PRODUCED BY OLIVER MALLIA & JAMIE VELLA
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY MATTHEW ENVIN TAYLOR
MUSIC BY SEAN VELLA

CREW

PRODUCTION DESIGNER CHARLO DALLI
COSTUME DESIGNER LUKE AZZOPARDI
HAIR DESIGNER MARCELLE GENOVESE
MAKE-UP DESIGNER CHANTAL BUSUTTIL
CASTING EDWARD SAID
VISUAL EFFECTS ADAM LAWRENCE
COLORIST Anthony Wood
SOUND DESIGN ANDREA PASQUALETTI & GEORGE SARANTINOS

THE MOVIE & CREW

SYNOPSIS

Odysseus and Calypso live a life of pastoral island bliss. But tranquillity gives way to turbulence when Odysseus discovers the apparent truth about his identity. He has a choice: to confront his past, or to remain sheltered in a world of comfort with Calypso.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED JAMIE VELLA

PRODUCTION

PRODUCED BY OLIVER MALLIA & JAMIE VELLA
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY MATTHEW ENVIN TAYLOR
MUSIC BY SEAN VELLA

CREW

PRODUCTION DESIGNER CHARLO DALLI
COSTUME DESIGNER LUKE AZZOPARDI
HAIR DESIGNER MARCELLE GENOVESE
MAKE-UP DESIGNER CHANTAL BUSUTTIL
CASTING EDWARD SAID
VISUAL EFFECTS ADAM LAWRENCE
COLORIST Anthony Wood
SOUND DESIGN ANDREA PASQUALETTI & GEORGE SARANTINOS

THE CAST

ODYSSEUS

ALBERTO BROSIO

CALYPSO

ARIADNA CABROL ESPINAL

CAPTAIN EURYLOCHUS

PAUL PORTELLI

PENELOPE

JACQUI LOSCO

TRAILERS

A paradise too fragile to last

NEWS

The trouble is not losing paradise but, finding it

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Malta Premiere

6th November

Step into a world where memory fades, but love endures. Join us for the exclusive premiere of Island of Oblivion, a sweeping romantic epic set against the haunting beauty of a forgotten island. Experience the story before anyone else, beneath the stars of Malta.

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