Croatia's first superhero fights insomnia with lavender powers and questionable life choices.
A three-member television crew from Zagreb comes to the island of Hvar to do an interview with Boris Buncuga, also known as Lavanderman, the first islandic superhero who fights againts moths, mosquitoes, insomnia, headache and vertigo with his lavander powers. Boris gained nationwide popularity after the publication of two comic books about his adventures, but he has so far stubbornly refused to talk to the press. It soon becomes clear why this time Boris bowed: Lavanderman does not hide his affection for the beautiful female journalist. In the meantime, through conversations with a number of characters, complemented by archival footage and narration, we learn the truth about this comic book hero.
Acting
Damir Markovina commits fully to lavender-powered delusion.
Writing
Satire so specific it somehow becomes universal.
Production
Genuine Croatian island locations sell the absurd premise.
Director
Zvonimir Rumboldt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hvar island is literally Croatia's lavender capital, making this the most regionally specific superhero ever committed to film.
The character originated in actual Croatian comic books before this mockumentary expansion—rare case of indie comics getting film adaptation.
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