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Titles to Talkies
An Incomplete History of Film Culture & Industry in Malta (1895–1945)
Charlie Cauchi
Titles to Talkies researched and written by Charlie Cauchi, is Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti’s latest publication; a book which dives into the largely neglected early history of cinema culture and industry in Malta, tracing its development from the turn of the nineteenth century until the outbreak of the Second World War.
Drawing on extensive archival research, Cauchi reconstructs how film became embedded within Maltese cultural life, set against the backdrop of a society negotiating identity, modernity, colonial rule, and technological change. Through newspapers, visual material, trade journals, and official correspondence, the narrative reveals the vibrancy and tension of a nation in formation.
Richly illustrated and contextualised within European, especially Italian and British, and American film history, this publication offers an indispensable foundation for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in Malta’s cinematic heritage. More than a historical survey, it is a call to preserve fragile film legacies and to re-examine how moving images have shaped, and indeed continue to shape, the Maltese cultural imagination.
CONTENTS
Throwing Pictures
The Sound of Silence
The New Power
Diverted, Not Perverted
Phenomenon of the Lost Film
Solace in the Silver Screen
Between Two Wars
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Once the book is released early next year, we will contact you to collect your copy from the Victor Pasmore Gallery and enjoy a first look at this exciting new publication.
CREDITS
Creative Director - Michael Lowell
Editor - Giulia Privitelli
Design and Layout - Lisa Attard
This publication has been generously supported by the Central Bank of Malta.
