Castillo
Synopsis
Following the death of her father, Amanda seeks out her long estranged mother, who at their first meeting confesses to having killed two men in retribution to the assassination of her sister, the popular writer K.Penza back in 1986. Before she knows it, Amanda finds herself drawn into the incumbent darkness that has marred her family history as she tries to come to terms with the scars of the past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mark Doneo
Dennis Castillo
Simone Spiteri
Emma Barbara (young)
Analise Mifsud
Amanda (old)
Simone Zammit
Emma Barbara (old)
Rachel Genovese
Cathy Penza
Mark Mifsud
Robert Barbara
Francesca Scerri
Anne (young)
Frida Cauchi
Anne (old)
Daniela Carabott Pawley
Gina
André Mangion
Matteo
Rina Camilleri
Giannina
Louis Gatt
Robert (old)
Sofia Victoria Cristina
Clarissa
Alessia Scerri
Amanda (young)
David Rizzo
Sergeant
Alex Spagnol
Magro
Jonathan Vella
Lanzon
Clayton Pace
Bowzer
Release History & Theatrical Window
European Union Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abigail Mallia
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Debattista
- Original Score
- Analise Mifsud, Mirko Galea
- Original Title
- Castillo
- Country of Origin
- Malta
- Spoken Languages
- Maltese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Take Two, Creative Malta, Arts Council Malta, National Council for the Maltese Language
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abigail Mallia
Carlos Debattista, Clare Azzopardi
Analise Mifsud, Mirko Galea
Mirko Galea
Abigail Mallia
Abigail Mallia, Carlos Debattista
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Mallia
Director
Carlos Debattista
Screenplay
Abigail Mallia
Producer
Carlos Debattista
Producer
Mirko Galea
Director of Photography
Maria Rosa Thornhill
Production Design
Analise Mifsud
Original Music Composer
Abigail Mallia
Editor
Maria Rosa Thornhill
Costume Design
Mirko Galea
Original Music Composer
Morgan Chetcuti
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castillo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castillo about?
Following the death of her father, Amanda seeks out her long estranged mother, who at their first meeting confesses to having killed two men in retribution to the assassination of her sister, the popular writer K.Penza back in 1986. Before she knows it, Amanda finds herself drawn into the incumbent darkness that has marred her family history as she tries to come to terms with the scars of the past.
Who directed Castillo?
Castillo was directed by Abigail Mallia.
Who stars in Castillo?
The principal cast of Castillo includes Mark Doneo, Simone Spiteri, Analise Mifsud, Simone Zammit, Rachel Genovese.
When was Castillo released and how long is it?
Castillo was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Castillo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castillo was composed by Analise Mifsud, Mirko Galea.
Is Castillo based on a book or true story?
Castillo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clare Azzopardi".