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Edmondo Dantes returns to Malta for the fifth time in a modern version of the classic novel. The Count of Monte Cristo Minister for Culture, Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici together with Film Commissioner Johann Grech visited the set of the television production ‘La Comtesse de Monte-Cristo’. ‘La Comtesse de Monte-Cristo’ is a high-level French production comprising eight episodes of 52 minutes each. The production was shot in Malta for the past three months. During the visit, Minister Bonnici and Commissioner Grech met with key members of the production team, including the producers, director and actors. They also met with the crew employed on the production, 90% of whom are Maltese. The production was filmed in a wide range of iconic Maltese locations, including Riviera Beach in Mellieħa, the Pixkerija and the Manoel Theatre in Valletta, Miġra l-Ferħa in Rabat, Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar, and Fort Manoel in Gżira. During the visit, Minister Bonnici highlighted how international productions such as ‘La Comtesse de Monte-Cristo’ continue to showcase Malta’s cultural heritage, our drive towards more high-quality jobs in the film sector while supporting the economy. Commissioner Grech emphasized, “This production is another example of how we have managed to turn the film industry into one that works every day, with more Maltese working in it all year round. Committed to continuing to attract international productions that bring long-term value to the film industry in Malta, while continuing to strengthen the infrastructure and crews in Malta.” ‘La Comtesse de Monte-Cristo’ is a contemporary interpretation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic book. The story takes place in Marseille in 1815 anyway, but this time it places Mercédès Herrera at its centre and transforms her from a tragic figure to a hero of her own destiny. Photo (MCLG)