The Man Who Bought The Moon
The Man Who Bought The Moon

The Man Who Bought The Moon

2018Movie105 minItalian

A Sardinian fisherman has promised the moon to the woman he loves. And Sardinian men always keep their promises.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Paul MurphyGenres: Documentary, Comedy

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows the audacious journey of Manias, a British eccentric who claims to have purchased the Moon. The film chronicles his bizarre quest to legitimize his lunar ownership, facing skepticism and ridicule as he attempts to establish a lunar government and charge tolls for space travel. It blends absurd humor with a curious exploration of ambition and fantasy.

Critical Reception

The film garnered a niche following for its unique premise and absurdist humor. While some critics found its premise too outlandish and the humor hit-or-miss, others praised its originality and the commitment to its bizarre concept. Audiences who enjoyed unconventional comedy often found it a delightful, albeit strange, viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original and eccentric concept.
  • Humor is subjective, with some finding it genuinely funny and others too absurd.
  • A bizarre but memorable exploration of one man's peculiar ambition.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life story of a man who actually attempted to buy the Moon, inspired by the historical claims of Lunar real estate in the 1930s.

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