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Happiness

1h 20m1965Agnès Varda
IMDb: 7.6/10Rotten: 88%
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"Only a woman could dare to make this film."

Though married to the good-natured, beautiful Thérèse, young husband and father François finds himself falling unquestioningly into an affair with an attractive postal worker. One of Agnès Varda's most provocative films, 'Le bonheur' examines, with a deceptively cheery palette and the spirited strains of Mozart, the ideas of fidelity and happiness in a modern, self-centered world.

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InfidelityCountrysideExtramarital AffairWoman DirectorCallous

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What is Happiness (1965) about?

Though married to the good-natured, beautiful Thérèse, young husband and father François finds himself falling unquestioningly into an affair with an attractive postal worker. One of Agnès Varda's most provocative films, 'Le bonheur' examines, with a deceptively cheery palette and the spirited strains of Mozart, the ideas of fidelity and happiness in a modern, self-centered world.

Who stars in Happiness?

Happiness stars Jean-Claude Drouot (François Chevalier), Claire Drouot (Thérèse Chevalier), Olivier Drouot (Pierrot Chevalier), Sandrine Drouot (Gisou Chevalier), Marie-France Boyer (Émilie Savignard). The film was directed by Agnès Varda.

How long is Happiness?

Happiness has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1965. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Happiness worth watching?

Happiness holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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