Film about Mintoff released on March 23rd is now in its 7th week - a record!

'Dear Dom', a film about Malta's controversial ex-prime minister Dom Mintoff is now entering it's seventh week of release. A record for a feature documentary in Maltese cinemas. It is now also showing at St. James Cavalier cinema in Valletta. 

The film was the subject of countless newspaper articles and coverage. Deemed to be a milestone in Maltese cinematic history, the documentary has seen no end to the controversy it has caused.

Producing a film about Dom Mintoff in a country which is split down the middle and divided in its opinions about the man was no mean feat. Producer and director Pierre Ellul together with production company Falkun Films rose to the incredible challenge and after facing numerous obstacles completed this production .

View the trailer and read more about the film at www.deardomfilm.com

 

Dear Dom - what they said about the film

 

The pace never lets up and the narrative unfolds briskly and economically. Some events are illustrated by powerful animation sequences………including some evocative music improvised….especially for the film

Undeniably a well produced and significant piece of film-making

Sunday Times – Paula Fleri Soler

 

A true milestone in Maltese cinema history

Malta Today – Teodor Reljic