Simshar
"Inspired by true events"
Originally released in 2014. Simshar is a drama film. directed by Rebecca Cremona.
Starring Lotfi Abdelli, Jimi Busuttil, and Sékouba Doucouré
Synopsis
Young Theo is sent on his first trip with his Maltese sea faring family, but things go terribly wrong when the 'Simshar' sinks, leaving the crew stranded in the Mediterranean... Simultaneously, Alex - a medic reluctantly dispatched onto a Turkish Merchant vessel which has rescued a group of stranded African boat people between Malta and Italy - gets stuck on the boat as the countries wage a bureaucratic war over who should take in the migrants... The stories unravel in parallel and culminate tragically when the fishermen are traced down, but by that time there's only one survivor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
MT
Original language
Country
Malta
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MT
Production Companies
- Kukumajsa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simshar about?
Young Theo is sent on his first trip with his Maltese sea faring family, but things go terribly wrong when the 'Simshar' sinks, leaving the crew stranded in the Mediterranean... Simultaneously, Ale...
Who directed Simshar?
Simshar was directed by Rebecca Cremona.
How long is Simshar?
Simshar has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Simshar released?
Simshar was released on April 27, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simshar?
The main cast of Simshar includes Lotfi Abdelli, Jimi Busuttil, Sékouba Doucouré, Chrysander Agius, Adrian Farrugia.