Zejtune
Żejtune
Synopsis
Mar is ready to leave the tiny island of Malta behind, and her estranged mother's death gives her the perfect way out: an inheritance of valuable farmland that she can sell. But when greedy relatives contest her claim, Mar's plans hit a snag. As she fights to secure her future, Mar meets Nenu, a spirited troubadour whose vibrant folk songs, rooted in Malta's ancient għana tradition, awaken emotions she's long buried.
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ZEJTUNE - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-03
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Michela Farrugia
Mar
Nenu Borg
Nenu
Frida Cauchi
Annette
Michael Azzopardi
Anglu
Seán James Sutton
Tony
Charles Sammut
Robert
Simone Spiteri
Wedding planner
Maxime Durand
VIP creep
Mike Parish
Old man in the wheelchair
Samantha Cassar Ellis
School Mate
Nicholas Gauci
Notary
Alessio Mizzi
Kevin Naudi
Mechanic
Tina Rizzo
Christina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Aranya Waves Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Camilleri
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Camilleri
- Original Score
- Jon Natchez
- Original Title
- Żejtune
- Country of Origin
- Malta, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Maltese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- One Two Films, Pellikola, Noruz Films, Das kleine Fernsehspiel, Solari Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Camilleri
Alex Camilleri
Jon Natchez
Quentin Devillers
Alex Camilleri
Ramin Bahrani, Alex Camilleri, Oliver Mallia
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Camilleri
Director
Alex Camilleri
Writer
Ramin Bahrani
Producer
Alex Camilleri
Producer
Oliver Mallia
Producer
Jon Natchez
Original Music Composer
Jon Banthorpe
Production Design
Alex Camilleri
Editor
Quentin Devillers
Director of Photography
Holly Knowles
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zejtune.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zejtune
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What is Zejtune about?
Mar is ready to leave the tiny island of Malta behind, and her estranged mother's death gives her the perfect way out: an inheritance of valuable farmland that she can sell. But when greedy relatives contest her claim, Mar's plans hit a snag. As she fights to secure her future, Mar meets Nenu, a spirited troubadour whose vibrant folk songs, rooted in Malta's ancient għana tradition, awaken emotions she's long buried.
Who directed Zejtune?
Zejtune was directed by Alex Camilleri.
Who stars in Zejtune?
The principal cast of Zejtune includes Michela Farrugia, Nenu Borg, Frida Cauchi, Michael Azzopardi, Seán James Sutton.
When was Zejtune released and how long is it?
Zejtune was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Zejtune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zejtune was composed by Jon Natchez.