PLOT : A man named Orpheus wakes to a nightmare: a priceless Caravaggio masterpiece has been stolen from St. John’s Cathedral in Valletta while under his watch. With the city on edge and the local police under immense pressure, a young detective from Washington is brought in to assist with the high-stakes recovery. However, as the investigation into the empty frame unfolds, the layers of the crime begin to peel away, revealing that nothing is as it seems. Drawn deeper into a web of secrets, the search for the missing painting transforms into a journey through the illusions and ghosts that have long haunted Orpheus’s own life.

Joshua Cassar Gaspar. Joshua Cassar Gaspar is a Maltese director and producer with over two decades of experience in international cinema. As co-founder of MaltaFilm and Valletta Pictures, he has helped strengthen Malta’s presence within the global film industry and support international productions on the island. Known for his technical versatility and distinctive visual style, Gaspar creates atmospheric, character-driven narratives that explore Malta’s cultural identity while blending cinematic precision with nuanced explorations of his characters’ psychological and emotional worlds.

Length 1h 40min

Cast Paul Kissaun, Elektra Anastasi, Robert Grose,
Distribution Valletta Pictures
Production Maltafilm, Valletta Pictures

Wed July 8

8:15PM

Outdoor

Spirit Theatre

Distillery District

Toronto

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The Theft of the Caravaggio