Gozo to host mobile cinema screening of new road safety film

Gozo residents will be among the first to see a new educational film on road safety, launched this week as part of the “Aħsibha Darbtejn!” campaign. The film, which presents a realistic reconstruction of a traffic accident, will tour towns and villages across Malta and Gozo in a specially designed mobile cinema.

The premiere took place Wednesday evening in Ta’ Qali, attended by journalists and local media personalities. The film focuses on the critical first minutes after a collision, showing the immediate response of emergency services and the human consequences of traffic accidents. It combines realistic storytelling with graphic content suitable for adults to emphasize how one poor decision can have devastating effects.

Transport Minister Chris Bonett highlighted the importance of the initiative, noting that it goes beyond traditional road safety messages such as avoiding driving under the influence, addressing emerging issues like drug use and mobile phone distraction.

Director Jason Zerafa said the filming was emotionally powerful, as the scenes reflect real situations that people unfortunately experience.

The mobile cinema tour will continue over the coming weeks, ensuring that Gozo and Malta residents experience the film first hand. The campaign is set to extend beyond the holiday season, reinforcing road safety as a year-round priority.