Happiness (1965)
Original title: Le Bonheur
Happiness is a 1965 French-language drama movie directed by Agnès Varda, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Jean-Claude Drouot, Claire Drouot and Olivier Drouot.
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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What is Happiness 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.
When was Happiness released?
Happiness was released on 10 February 1965.
How long is Happiness?
Happiness runs 1h 20m.
Who made Happiness?
Happiness was directed by Agnès Varda.
Where can I watch Happiness?
Happiness is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Happiness
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jean-Claude Drouot as François Chevalier
- Claire Drouot as Thérèse Chevalier
- Olivier Drouot as Pierrot Chevalier
- Sandrine Drouot as Gisou Chevalier
- Marie-France Boyer as Émilie Savignard
- Marcelle Faure-Bertin as Bertin
- Manon Lanclos as Mrs. Mesquier
- Sylvia Saurel as Yvette Mercier
- Marc Eyraud as Joseph Chevalier
- Christian Riehl
- Paul Vecchiali as Paul
- Yvonne Dany as Wedding Guest (uncredited)