The film explores the myth of the secret multibilliondollar deal behind the united states purchase of yugoslavias clandestine space program in the early 1960s. Ziga virc, director of houston, we have a problem by stockholms filmfestival. Greece, iceland, slovenia enter foreignlanguage oscar race. In the compelling docufiction houston, we have a pro blem. Ziga vircs docufiction movie houston, we have a problem at the tribeca film festival is fun, entertaining and about as real as this is spinal tap. The film explores the myth of the secret multibilliondollar deal behind the united states purchase of. Hjuston, imamo problem houston, we have a pro blem. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Using a wealth of archive footage, the film brings together all the strands of the. Slovenias guild of directors has submitted ziga virc s hbo europe. Bozidar smiljanic in houston, we have a problem 2016 slavoj zizek in. Trailer, explores the myth of the secret multibilliondollar deal behind americas purchase of yugoslavias clandestine space program in the early.
Although input from cynical slovenian philosopher and cultural critic slavoj zizek in a framing device highlights the films blending of truth and fiction, bostjan and ziga virc are still able to mould an extremely convincing narrative. Houston, we have a pro blem is a compelling piece of revisionist and utterly manipulated history. After the success of the internet trilogy tine strela, he directed the short triest is. Jul 12, 2016 blending documentary with fiction, former oscar nominee ziga virc investigates the hidden links between nasa, jfk and yugoslavias secret cold war space program. Interview with ziga virc, creator of houston, we have a problem. In the compelling docufiction houston, we have a problem. The cold war, the space race, and nasas moon landing are landmark events that defined an era. The cold war, the space race, and nasas moon landing are iconic events that defined an era. Details include the date it was added to netflix in canada, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. I went straight to the director ziga virc to find out. Here is all the information you need about houston, we have a problem. Hladni rat, svemirska trka i nasaino sletanje na mesec kljucni su vesnici dogadaja koji su obezili. In this documentary we will reveal how tito built the biggest secret underground space centre in europe in army base zeljava with code name object 505.
Ziga virc writing credits in alphabetical order bostjan virc. What little fun this mockumentary offers depends on falling for its farfetched premise about america being scammed by the yugoslav space program. Ziga virc gost dnevnik3 o svom filmu houston, we have a problem. Docufiction movie confuses tribeca film festival audience. Docaviv film festival 2017 depth of field competition nominee ziga virc. This intriguing docufiction explores the myth of the secret multibilliondollar deal behind americas purchase of yugoslavias clandestine space program in the early 1960s. Cleveland international film festival 2017 new direction competition nominee ziga virc.
Apr 21, 2016 when speaking to virc a day after the films world premiere at the tribeca film festival, he seems unconcerned and arguably delighted about spoiling the fact that there are no facts in houston, we have a problem, but thats likely because he has created such a compelling case otherwise in search of a larger truth. Jan 11, 2012 interview with ziga virc, creator of houston, we have a problem. Ziga virc gost dnevnik3 o svom filmu houston, we have. Ziga virc celebrity profile check out the latest ziga virc photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Mar 03, 2016 the cold war, the space race, and nasas moon landing are landmark events that defined an era. Film festival 2016 to talk about his film houston, we have a problem. Houston, we have a problem 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ziga virc on rewriting history stephen saito tribeca parting thoughts david darcy. Blending documentary with fiction, former oscar nominee ziga virc investigates the hidden links between nasa, jfk and yugoslavias secret cold war space program.
Virc calls his work a docufiction, and with the aid of slavoj zizek, our guide through this amazing reconstruction of the space race and the long reign of josip tito spanning eight u. This masterfully crafted featurelength docufiction is an intriguing blend of reality and fiction that recreates recent. You can click on table header to sort results by column name. Eastern neighbours film festival 6 10 november 2019 english specials. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. After the success of the internet trilogy tine strela, he directed the short triest is ours. Grappling with this weighty heritage, ziga and his cowriter bostjan virc, have crafted houston, we have a problem. The truth behind ziga vircs film premiering at tribeca. Details include the date it was added to uk netflix, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Tribeca film festival 2016, new york, official selection. Film je svojo svetovno premiero dozivel na tribeca film festivalu v new yorku, zda, 16. When speaking to virc a day after the films world premiere at the tribeca film festival, he seems unconcerned and arguably delighted about spoiling the fact that there are no facts in houston, we have a problem, but thats likely because he has created such a compelling case otherwise in search of a larger truth.
Apr 09, 2016 with this project, virc with his incredible sense for selecting attentionworthy topics seemed to have decided to make waves that can be seen from space. International comedies, mockumentaries, political comedies, independent movies. Sep 21, 2016 slovenias entry will be docufiction houston, we have a problem, ziga vircs film exploring a myth that former yugoslav president josip broz tito sold a secret multibilliondollar space. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. What do you make of the houston, we have a problem film. Jan 27, 2012 i received a call from richard solash, a reporter with radio free europe about ten days ago to discuss a film being made by slovene director ziga virc and writer bostjan virc that alleges that titos what do you make of the houston, we have a problem film claiming that a secret yugoslavian space program was the source of american success in. Apr 25, 2017 in this documentary we will reveal how tito built the biggest secret underground space centre in europe in army base zeljava with code name object 505. Apr 22, 2016 virc calls his work a docufiction, and with the aid of slavoj zizek, our guide through this amazing reconstruction of the space race and the long reign of josip tito spanning eight u. Blending fact and fiction, ziga virc s hbo europebacked film suggests yugoslavia played a key role in the u. Ziga virc, slovenie, kroatie, duitsland, tsjechie, qatar, 88 min onderdeel van. The space race and nasas moon landing are as much part of our national identity as they are fodder for conspiracy theories. The united states wanted to be the first to put a man on the moon, and the yugoslavian plan could be very helpful in achieving this goal. Ziga virc graduated from the academy of theatre, radio, film and television agrft, university of ljubljana in film and television directing. The fantastic story that yugoslavia developed a secret space program during the cold war was launched in 2012 with a.
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