Ritmu Roots Festival - Ethnographic Films Screening

For this edition of Ritmu Roots Festival, Ritmu presents two ethnographic films tracing two performance traditions: għana and the ritual of stambeli. For this special screening, join us as we look into the ins and outs of these two traditions. The screening will be followed by a discussion on these two films with the films' directors.

Il-Budaj - Bejn l-Art u s-Sema. A film by Adrian Camilleri (30’ -2024)

In this short ethnographic film, anthropologist and artist, Adrian Camilleri, pays tribute to the late Frans Baldacchino, fondly known as 'Il Budaj'. The film delves into the tripartite life of this renowned għannej poet and artist, exploring the diverse facets that made him a central figure in Malta's cultural landscape. Camilleri captures the essence of Budaj's legacy by following the poet's friends, family, and collaborators. Through their voices and stories, the audience embarks on a poignant journey, honoring the contributions of…