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title: "Maltese Film Żejtune Wins Second International Award in Split"
date: 2026-06-21T16:58:49.155+00:00
updated: 2026-06-22T05:03:17.269+00:00
topics: ["Arts", "National", "Culture"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-06-21/maltese-film-zejtune-wins-second-international-award-split
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Maltese Film Żejtune Wins Second International Award in Split

## In brief

- The Maltese feature film Żejtune has secured its second international award, winning the Audience Award at the 19th Mediterranean Film Festival Split.
- This latest recognition was announced during the festival’s closing ceremony in Croatia on Saturday.
- The film's success marks another significant milestone, following a previous international award received just over a week ago.

The Maltese feature film Żejtune has achieved further international recognition, securing its second award in just over a week. The film was honoured with the Audience Award at the 19th Mediterranean Film Festival Split in Croatia.

The award was announced during the festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday, adding to the film's growing list of accolades. This latest achievement follows [another international award that Żejtune received recently](/article/2026-06-12/maltese-director-alex-camilleris-zejtune-wins-tribeca-screenplay-award), highlighting its increasing prominence on the global stage.

Both Lovin Malta and NET News reported on the film's success, celebrating its achievement at the Croatian festival. The film continues to garner positive attention, contributing to the visibility of Maltese cinema internationally.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences.

## Updates

- **2026-06-22:** Updated with reporting from TVM News and The Malta Independent on the film's Audience Award win at the Split festival.

## Sources (4)

- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/maltese-film-zejtune-wins-audience-award-at-split-mediterranean-film-festival/ "Maltese film Żejtune wins Audience Award at Split Mediterranean Film Festival")
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/maltese-film-zejtune-secures-second-international-award/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-21/local-news/Zejtune-wins-Audience-Award-at-Mediterranean-Film-Festival-Split-6736290724)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/06/21/zejtune-jirb-il-premju-tal-udjenza-fil-festival-tal-filmmediterranju-ta-split/)

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