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Made in Malta

Name: Made in Malta
Director: Julian Galea
Released: 2019
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2019

Director

Julian Galea

Runtime

80 minutes

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Made in Malta is a romantic drama that emphasizes internationalism rather than social subversion. By featuring an American filmmaker and a Spanish lover in a Mediterranean setting, the film avoids a narrow, homogeneous viewpoint. Though cross-cultural interactions contribute to a moderate level of inclusion, the narrative adheres to conventional romantic formulas. There is no evidence of the film actively disrupting traditional social structures or hierarchies. Overall, the film serves as a typical character study of past romantic experiences, offering a multicultural atmosphere without engaging in progressive political or social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Made in Malta have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a romantic relationship between a male protagonist and a Spanish lover. However, there is no indication of narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender or feature queer-coded characters.

How does Made in Malta portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a romantic encounter but does not show women taking a leading role or challenging traditional gender roles. It also does not reinforce submissive femininity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Made in Malta?

Good

The film showcases internationalism through its American protagonist and Spanish lover. This cross-cultural interaction helps move the story beyond a purely Western perspective.

How does Made in Malta represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film sets up a multicultural environment using the Maltese setting and diverse characters. There is no evidence of themes promoting traditional religious institutions or anti-Western sentiments.

Does Made in Malta include disability representation?

Minimal

The cast list and synopsis do not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses a multi-national cast and setting to promote cross-cultural interaction.
The Mediterranean backdrop provides an internationalist perspective beyond domestic stories.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks evidence of subverting traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.
There is no visible representation of characters with disabilities.
The story follows conventional romantic clichés rather than progressive social commentary.

Official Synopsis

An American filmmaker in Malta has a life-changing encounter with a Spanish lover who walked out five years earlier.

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