Cosmonauts
by Leo Černic
Kozmonavti, 2026, animated, 2D animation, digital DCP, 1,77:1 (16:9), 25, c, 14 min
SI
Finished
The parallel story follows three lonely characters — Delfino, Zenf, and Rita — on the Pompelmo Express, a phallic intergalactic cruise for singles in search of sex and pleasure. During the journey, each of them faces their relationship with love and discovers how far they are willing to go to get in touch with it, even if only with the tip of their pinky finger. Delfino is a naive, chubby character, always dressed in leather BDSM outfits, who believes in the most sincere and authentic love. Rita is an older cleaner on the ship, unnoticed by anyone, quietly trying to get through her daily routine. Zenf is a cynical scientist who boards the cruise for scientific reasons — but he will soon rea…
Leo Černic (Čino) is a Slovenian-Italian filmmaker, graduated in Film and Television Directing at AGRFT Ljubljana and Animation at CSC Turin. He has since worked as an independent author, exploring weird, quirky characters and their vulnerabilities, crafting stories that blend humor, emotions, and absurdity.
The longing and sincerity of outsiders is a theme that has always been very close to my heart. I am moved by how strongly we strive to love, and by everything we are willing to do to make that happen. This is a film about belonging, sex, and loneliness, but above all, it is a film about love—about the kind of love that reveals our vulnerabilities and sets the universe in motion.
| Festival | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 25th NIFFF – Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival |
Award (Audience Award), best film
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2026 |
| 76th Berlinale |
Short Film Candidate for the European Film Awards (Jury Award), -------
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2026 |
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