Valletta

Marie Helene Pereira is a Curator and cultural practitioner from Dakar, Senegal. She lives and works in Berlin, Germany. She is profoundly interested in the politics of identity and histories of migration.

- Intertide' by Renzo Spiteri - It Isn't Easy, But It Is' by Mariana Hahn

<span>Malena is the utterly unforgettable story of a boy’s journey into manhood amid the chaos and intolerance of World War II. In a sleepy Italian village, Malena, the most beautiful woman in town, becomes the subject of increasingly malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer, young Renato Amoroso, will learn her mysterious untold story.</span>

The festival will have a dedicated think-tank strand, bringing together influential stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions and share experiences on pressing topics such as environmental sustainability, social justice, and personal well-being. This inclusive platform invites communities to actively participate in these conversations, fostering exploration, appreciation, and the acquisition of valuable insights into the pivotal role of the arts within society.