Plangent Rain
Daqqet ix-Xita
Synopsis
Inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, set in the old city of Valletta, Malta; this is a short film that explores dark, liquefied decrepitude. A sailor's son is damned to row a rotting boat back and forth across a hemmed harbour. Numbed by ineptitude yet spurred by guilt and expectations, tormented by the enseamed union between overbearing mother and weaselly uncle, the boy spirals down a foredoomed path.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Scicluna
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Scicluna
- Original Score
- Ruben Zahra
- Original Title
- Daqqet ix-Xita
- Country of Origin
- Malta
- Spoken Languages
- Maltese
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Scicluna
Kenneth Scicluna
Ruben Zahra
Neville Attard
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Scicluna
Director
Kenneth Scicluna
Writer
Neville Attard
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plangent Rain
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What is Plangent Rain about?
Inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, set in the old city of Valletta, Malta; this is a short film that explores dark, liquefied decrepitude. A sailor's son is damned to row a rotting boat back and forth across a hemmed harbour. Numbed by ineptitude yet spurred by guilt and expectations, tormented by the enseamed union between overbearing mother and weaselly uncle, the boy spirals down a foredoomed path.
Who directed Plangent Rain?
Plangent Rain was directed by Kenneth Scicluna.
Who stars in Plangent Rain?
The principal cast of Plangent Rain includes Sean Decelis, Polly March, Philip Mizzi, Manuel Cauchi, Mary Grech.
When was Plangent Rain released and how long is it?
Plangent Rain was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Plangent Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plangent Rain was composed by Ruben Zahra.