This intimate portrait of the family of the first Slovenian who successfully completed a solo circumnavigation with his sailing boat is brimming with humour and relentless family dynamics and drama. It is a story of an unusual three-member family, where each member supports one corner of the house, the fourth member being the boat itself.

“I didn't decide to make this film because of my father's sailing feats and his tragic disappearance. The main driving force behind it was the numerous moments in our family which were sad and bitter, but at the very same time comical and absurd. They mirror the complexity of relations in our lives,” says director Igor Šterk in a statement.

The main roles are played by renowned Slovenian actors Silva Čušin and Janez Škof, joined by Jernej Gašperin and newcomer Tito Novak.

Lunatic was produced by Petra Vidmar through A.A.C Productions, in coproduction with RTV Slovenia, Švenk (Croatia) and in association with Gustav Film (Slovenia), Napravi film (Croatia), Scribble Lighting (Slovenia), Unicasting (Slovenia) and 001 (Slovenia).

“The total budget is 1,403,475 EUR,” producer Petra Vidmar told FNE.

The project was supported by the Slovenian Film Centre, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre and FS Viba Film.

World sales are held by Coccinelle Film Sales (Italy).

Production Information:

Producer:
A.A.C Productions (Slovenia)
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Coproducers:
RTV Slovenia (Slovenia)
Švenk (Croatia)
Gustav Film (Slovenia)
Napravi film (Croatia)
Scribble Lighting(Slovenia)
Unicasting (Slovenia)
001 (Slovenia)

Credits:
Director: Igor Šterk
Scriptwriter: Igor Šterk
DoP: Miloš Srdić
Music composers: Jura Ferina, Pavao Miholjevič
Editor: Petar Marković
Production designer: Marco Juratovec
Costume designer: Tina Bonča
Makeup designer: Gabrijela Fleischman
Sound designer: Julij Zornik
Cast: Silva Čušin, Jernej Gašperin, Janez Škof, Tito Novak, Blaž Setnikar, Saša Pavček, Primož Pirnat