DIRECTORS’ NOTES
As filmmakers, we're drawn to unusual stories and characters who are unapologetic about their passions. With his quirky fascinations and emotional investment in the miniature ski jump and figurines, Cena, our film’s protagonist is such a man. His story is the story of enthusiasm and dedication, and as such it is also a reflection of the universal human desire to connect with something larger than ourselves. The logic of enthusiasm is opposed by the logic of cynicism. In this opposition, we firmly stand with the enthusiast. In our first film Trahere, we filmed men and their tractors. Slovenia has the highest per capita rate of these machines in the world, and in rural regions there is a tradition of blessing them every year. During the process of filming however, we noticed how emotionally invested the men were in their vehicles regardless of their macho appearance.At the end, this bond became the core of our film. It is this same emotional investment that we discovered in the character of Cena. Despite having been shaped by some unfortunate events, there is humor in his story, that is acknowledged and celebrated. We fully embrace this playful element; rather than laughing at Cena, we want to laugh together with him. To put it bluntly: life and it’s misfortunes? - Ha-ha!