| Lunarcy! | |
| Director: | Simon Ennis |
| Producer: | Jonas Bell Pasht Ron Mann Jonah Bekhor |
| Cinematography: | Jonathan Bensimon |
| Editing: | Matt Lyon |
| Studio: | Citizen Jones Production |
| Distributor: | Films We Like (Canada) |
| Runtime: | 80 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
Lunarcy! is a 2012 Canadian documentary film directed by Simon Ennis. The film draws from a cast of astronauts, entrepreneurs and dreamers who each have a unique connection to the Moon.
The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival on September 8,[1] and screened at South by Southwest on March 13, 2013,[2] It was picked up for distribution in Canada by Films We Like.[3]
The film received generally favorable reviews. Phil Brown for ThatShelf called the film "a hilarious, sweet, and oddly touching depiction of the joys and fulfillment of obsession."[4] NOW Magazine's Norman Wilner wrote that the film "feels like it could have been filmed by a young Errol Morris."[5] Daniel Pratt for Exclaim! praised the film, writing "With its quirky soundtrack, fun animation and equally enjoyable stock footage, Lunarcy! is a unique documentary infused with comedy, yet it presents some visionary ideas that can't be completely disregarded."[6]