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Refugee Week Malta: Green Borders

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

Forming part of a global movement that began in the UK in 1998 to coincide with World Refugee Day on June 20th, it was launched in 2022 aims to facilitate understanding beyond labels and foster connections across various communities.

MET Opera Live in HD: Madama Butterfly (Encore)

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy.

Mediterrane Film Festival

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

The Mediterrane Film Festival is a celebration of film and creativity that brings together the best of the Mediterranean region and beyond. Established in 2023, the annual event takes place in the beautiful islands of Malta and aims to unite countries to foster collaboration, opportunity, and a shared love for film.

Italian Film Days – Gloria!

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

The 2024 edition of the Italian Film Days- in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv and the M.A. in film studies of the Faculty of Arts (University of Malta) - is finally here! A number of Italian movies playing for the first time in Malta! All screenings are in Italian with English subtitles.

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La Chimera

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

A filmmaker constantly seeking to push the scope of cinema, Alice Rohrwacher’s latest film is no exception. Having made its world premiere at Cannes, La Chimera stirs together history, romance and archaeology – with a dash of the supernatural – into a dreamy tonic made for those ready to slip into another realm.

Exhibiton on Screen: My National Gallery, London (Encore)

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.

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The Beast

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

In a near-future world dominated by artificial intelligence, where human emotions are perceived as a threat, Gabrielle (Lea Seydoux) embarks on a journey to purify her DNA by revisiting her past lives.

Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma (Encore)

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

MCAST ICA Festival 2024

Spaces St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

An annual showcase highlighting the emerging creatives of the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts. The 8th edition of the MCAST ICA Festival celebrates the achievements of final-year students of eleven Bachelor of Arts (Honours) courses offered at MCAST’s Institute for the Creative Arts in Mosta. The festival offers a valuable platform for these students to exhibit their hard work and individual talents, gaining exposure among stakeholders in the industry on a national and international level.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

20 pieces, 5 decades, 1 performance. RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS features award-winning music from Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and The Last Emperor, amongst other seminal scores and piano compositions, in his last performance.

Irish Film Days – The 8th 

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

The 8th traces Ireland’s campaign to remove the 8th Amendment - a constitutional ban on abortion. It shows a country’s transformation from a conservative state in thrall to the Catholic church to a more liberal secular society.

NT LIVE: Present Laughter (Encore)

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

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Kinds of Kindness

Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place, Valletta

KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.

Palestinian Film Days – Wajib

Abu Shadi huwa missier divorzjat u għalliem f'Nazaret. Shadi, ibnu, jasal minn Ruma wara snin imsiefer biex jgħin lil missieru fit-tieġ ta’ oħtu, iwassal l-inviti bl-idejn lil kull mistieden skont id-drawwa lokali. Hekk kif il-par iqattgħu l-ġurnata flimkien, ir-relazzjoni ta’ tensjoni teskala.

Dance Festival Malta (DFM)

Dance Festival Malta is a multi-disciplinary festival that strives to cultivate a dance ecosystem in Malta by providing dance students and professionals with a platform for intense training and professional development. Spread over four days in July the festival will host a series of workshops, masterclasses and performances that welcome the richness of the universal language of dance cultures, featuring established international artists and choreographers. Now in its third year, from July 25th to 28th, Dance Festival Malta promises a transformative celebration of both international and local talent, offering a vibrant tapestry that unveils the essence of Malta's dance scene.