Wishing on a Star is a time-lapse travelogue that blends the authenticity of documentary filmmaking with the structured storytelling of drama. The fusion allows Kerekes to explore human experiences and cultural nuances through a richly textured cinematic lens. Kerekes' ability to merge documentary realism with dramatic narrative techniques has become a hallmark of his style, earning him critical acclaim and positioning him as a unique auteur.

Kerekes, known for his award-winning works such as Velvet Terrorists and 107 Mothers, brings his signature blend of humor, empathy, and human insight to the film. The film’s layered storytelling and the seven-year dedication to capturing its protagonists’ journeys underscore the meticulous craftsmanship and commitment.

Wishing on a Star is a co-production between Italy, Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Croatia being co-produced by Artcam Films for the Czech Republic. The film has been supported by Fondo Audiovisivo FVG, MiC (Ministero della Cultura), Eurimages, Slovak Audiovisual Fund, Czech Film Fund (minority support amounting to €40,000), Croatian Audiovisual Centre, Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, South Moravian Film Fund, Creative Europe –MEDIA, TAICCA.

Wishing on a Star will see its North American premiere at Toronto IFF.

Families Like Ours, the six-episode dystopian family saga, is set in a near-future Denmark facing a gradual evacuation due to rising sea levels, reflecting on current environmental crises and presenting a chillingly plausible future where societal structures collapse and survival hinges on socioeconomic status.

The Danish production company Zentropa has once again joined forces with the Czech Republic’s Sirena Film, continuing their successful collaboration from the Mads Mikkelsen-led period drama The Promise Land. Zentropa calls Families Like Ours its “biggest series to date.” With an ensemble cast of over 40 actors and 2,500 extras, the production spans Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania, and France. Backed by major European players like Studiocanal and Canal+, and involving co-productions with ARD Degeto, NRK, TV4, and others, this series represents a significant collaborative effort.

The series was shot on location in Prague’s city center and old town district and received film incentives from the Czech Film Fund totaling €610,000. In addition to The Promise Land, Sirena Film has collaborated on several notable projects, including the Anthony Hopkins-led biopic One Life, Bille August’s Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction, and Netflix's All Quiet on the Western Front. The latter was shot entirely in the Czech Republic and went on to net four Oscars and seven BAFTA awards.