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Dwejra on film! Did you know that this tower in Gozo was used in a 2009 live action-comedy film?
‘Vicky the Viking’ premiered on the 9th of September in 2009.

Lyndsey Grima

The enchanting shores of Gozo, specifically Dwejra, was once a movie set! The Dwejra Tower social media page shared this historical fact on their page sharing some cinematic magic.

In 2009, a film called ‘Vicky the Viking’ brought the Vikings back to the island's shores. This live-action comedy, based on Runer Jonsson's 'Vicke Viking' children's book series, left its mark on Dwejra Tower.

The knight's watchtower, a sentinel of Gozo's history, underwent a temporary transformation for the film. Volunteers from Din L-Art Helwa, captured the moment in a snapshot, revealing the tower's cinematic alter ego.

‘Vicky the Viking,’ produced by Christian Becker, premiered on the 9th of September 2009, in Munich, taking audiences on a whimsical journey with young Vicky. The film grossed approximately $5,595,895 during its opening weekend, attesting to its global appeal.

Beyond the tower's cameo, you can also spot the iconic 'Azure Window' making a walk-on appearance, immortalising both natural and cinematic wonders.

This throwback not only reminisces about Gozo’s cinematic adventures but also celebrates the fusion of history and fantasy in the heart of Gozo.

Have you ever watched the film ‘Vicky the Viking’?

30th November 2023


Lyndsey Grima
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