Project Detail

Morning Star

Synopsis

Christina, a British singer, arrives in Malta in 1937 to entertain the troops. She meets and falls deeply in love with daredevil RAF pilot, Warby, as the shadow of the Second World War draws ever closer to their island paradise. Based on a true story.

Details

Year
2023
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
28 min 17 sec
Format
HD
Director
Zara Balfour
Producer
Enrico Tessarin, Winnie Womg, Larissa Bonaci, Zara Balfour
Editor
Francis Ghersci
Screenwriter
Zara Balfour, Larissa Bonaci, Enrico Tessarin, Rachel Kaden
Director of Photography
Paul Mackay
Production Designer
Paul Zabihi
Music
Peter Michaels
Principal cast
Larissa Bonaci, Ben Lamb, Nanette Brimmer, Narcy Calamatta, Edward Mercieca, Stephen Oliver
Associate Producers
Extreme Reach and Pineapple Media
Costume Designer
Didi Mizzi
Makeup & Hair Designer
Lara Licari

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