// Maria, the Beautiful One
“As he lay down he said, ‘In your face, I see light divine. It is HE who compels me to make you mine. This won’t hurt you. It’s God’s will. Would you be the one to resist it?”
20min | Maltese | Music Short Film
Maria was born mentally unstable and lives in an orphanage. Preying on her vulnerability, Tony convinces her he is the son of God, Jesus Christ and tricks her to perform sexual favors. As a consequence of this “immaculate conception”, Maria is left alone and pregnant.
Cast:
Victoria Pisani, Paul Cilia, Sarah Camilleri, Frank Tanti, Frances Mallia
Director Abigail Mallia
Screenwriter Jon Mallia
Producers Abigail Mallia & Carlos DeBattista
Director of Photography Mirko Galea
Composers Analise Mifsud & Mirko Galea
Camera Operator Isaac Fenech
Band Jon Mallia, Andrea Delicata, Claude Agius and Luke Bonavia
