The Passion of Rita Camilleri

“The Passion of Rita Camilleri” is a 24- minute cinematic vision seen through a child’s eyes. Rita is eight years old, a Maltese Canadian and a Roman Catholic. She is able to see Jesus fly, her sister’s brassiere turn into wings, and a local mutt become a demonic beast. Lonely and insecure, she becomes even more lonely when her best friend Diane dies in a house fire. During and after the funeral, Rita is filled with awe and questions until Diane appears at her window as an angel. Rita is still alone but not as lonely. With the reassurance of what she perceives to be her guardian angel, she conquers her fears and gains a new-found confidence. “A lyrical and tender flashback to the days of big bad wolves and fire-and-brimstone preachers… an unobtrusive reminder of the fears of growing up.” – Angela Baldassarre Awards: Best Film (Golden Knight Award), Malta Film Festival; Silver Plaque Award, Chicago Film Festival; Golden Plaque, Chicago Television Production; Best Music, Atlantic Film Festival