Simshar (film)

Simshar is a 2014 Maltese drama film directed by Rebecca Cremona.

[1] It was selected as the Maltese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.

[2][3] It was the first time that Malta submitted a film for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.

[5] During 2015 and 2016, Simshar entered the global festival circuit, collecting several awards including the Special Achievement Award[6] at the International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg and Best International Feature at Edmonton International Film Festival.

In 2015 Gravitas Ventures (US) obtained the worldwide distribution rights[7] for the film including for VOD platforms.