I Was, Already (2009)
The film’s storyline is one many returned Maltese migrants will no doubt associate with: it’s about a young free-spirited artist, Karl, who returns to his home island Malta after a long time away. It covers his personal journey discovering his roots. Reliving old habits with friends and memories from his childhood, this journey leads him to re-visit his past with his ex-girlfriend, and then with a new friend, Anna, through whom he visits his old home in Gozo, now a neglected house full of memories. Anna is his springboard for self reflection and becomes his reason for trying to start life again in Malta; a place he’s familiar with but is now seeing through different eyes.
Director: Mark Dingli
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Karl Consiglio as Karl |
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Annabelle Galea as Ana |
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Marieclaire Camilleri as Marie |
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Annabelle Galea as Anna |
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Andrie Rizzo as Mike |
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Marie Louise Vella as Lisa |
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Christopher Galea as Paul |
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Gregory Sammut as Luke |
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Marta Verdugo Pastor as Marta |
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Fenna Lampe as Katya |
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Joanna Bonnici as Joanna |
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Beppe Abela as Bullu |
| Directing | Mark Dingli | Director |
| Writing | Mark Dingli | Writer |
| Writing | Sascha Sammut | Writer |