Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the set of the film ‘Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher.’ which stars internationally renowned actor Russell Crowe.
The Prime Minister noted that this industry continues to attract important investment to Malta. In fact, during the pandemic, €95 million was spent on film productions in our country. This is a testament to the resilience this industry has shown in recent months.
The Prime Minister congratulated more than 200 Maltese workers working on this film and thanked all the workers in this industry who, if kept strong, will continue to attract strong investment and create careers. and new opportunities. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection, Clayton Bartolo, and the Commissioner for Film, Johann Grech.