Houston, we have a problem! premieres for Slovenian audience

On the heels of world premiere in New York

"I look forward to feedback from future viewers,” said Žiga Virc (left) after the Slovenian premiere. Foto: Houston, imamo problem!

“Conspiracy theories are so compelling because they offer a simple explanation for a chaotic and complicated world we live in. Supporters of these theories are usually perceived as heroes who warn against plots of degenerate villains, typically in the form of influential figures from the government, religion or the military,” explained film director Žiga Virc.

His feature and documentary film Houston, we have a problem! premiered a few days ago for the global audience at the prestigious Tribeca festival in New York. This Monday, the film’s premiere also took place in Slovenia.

Over 100 films screened this year at Tribeca. Houston, we have a problem? was selected for the official festival programme among applications of 6,626 films from all parts of the world. The film attracted a lot of attention, with the tickets for the premiere being sold out in a few minutes.

Testing the local waters
Houston, we have problem! walks a fine line between fiction and documentarism, exploring the myth of an alleged American purchase of a secret Yugoslav space programme in early 1960s, rumoured to be worth several billion dollars. The Slovenian premiere saw a full Kinodvor City Cinema in Ljubljana. “I’m glad that after a successful premiere in New York, we’re presenting the film to our home audience. To stand in front of the home audience is always a special feeling and a big challenge! I would like to thank the entire film crew as well as all my friends and yesterday’s guests, who gave a very positive reception of the film. I look forward to feedback from future viewers,” said Žiga Virc after the Slovenian premiere.

P. G.; translated by K. Z.