Carmen

Set in a Mediterranean village in Malta during the 1980s, this drama follows Carmen, a woman who spent decades caring for her brother, the local priest. After her brother is gone and the Church no longer supports her, Carmen is mistaken for a new priest. This turn of events leads her to reconsider her identity and the limitations placed upon her life, eventually pushing her to seek the freedom and experiences she missed in her youth.

The film was written and directed by Valerie Buhagiar, marking the first of two directed works listed in her career, followed by The Dogs in 2025. It features Natascha McElhone in the title role, with Steven Love, Michela Farrugia, Richard Clarkin, and Henry Zammit Cordina in the main cast. A total of 25 credited actors appear in the 87-minute production, which was produced by Falkun Films and Aiken Heart Films as a joint venture between Canada and Malta.

Audience reception is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 721 votes, while on TMDB, it has a lower rating of 5.5/10 from 15 votes.