WISHING ON A STAR
Italy, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Croatia / 2024 / 99'
WISHING ON A STAR
Bittersweet docu-comedy about a female astrologer from Naples who offers the perfect solution to her clients’ very human problems.
Forget about crystal balls and tarot cards. Luciana has a much better idea on how to sort things out and find happiness: Just celebrate your birthday in a place in the world designated especially for you by the sun, the moon and the stars, and you’ll experience a spiritual rebirth and see life’s possibilities with fresh eyes. And heaven knows there is a demand for just that from her many clients.
Director: Péter Kerekes
Script: Erica Barbiani, Péter Kerekes
Photography: Martin Kollár
Editing: Marek Sulík
Sound: Michal Gábor
Music: Lucia Chuzková
Production: Erica Barbiani, Lucia Candelpergher, Peter Kerekes, Anna Mach Rumanová, Ralph Wieser, Vít Schmarc, Vanja Jambrovic, Tibor Keser, Stefano Centini
Co-production: RTVS Radio and Television Slovakia
Selected Filmography:
- 107 Mothers (2021)
- Second Chance, (2014)
- Velvet Terrorists (2013)
- Cooking History, (2009)
- Across the Border Five Views from Neighbours (2004)
Festivals & Awards:
FIPADOC, France (2025), Hong Kong IFF (2025), IFF Rotterdam, Netherlands (2025), CPH:DOX, Denmark (2025), Venice FF, Italy (2024), Toronto IFF, Canada (2024), Ji.hlava IDFF, Czechia (2024), DOK Leipzig, Germany (2024)
Screening:
August 23 / 23:00 / Kurshumli an
Tickets:
- Buy tickets for live screening HERE.
