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Happiness (1965)

Movie ★ 7.4 80 min

Drama Romance

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.

Agnès Varda Writer Agnès Varda Director

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Released
February 10, 1965
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0058985
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Parc Film

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Cast

Jean-Claude Drouot Jean-Claude Drouot François Chevalier Claire Drouot Thérèse Chevalier Olivier Drouot Pierrot Chevalier Sandrine Drouot Gisou Chevalier Marie-France Boyer Marie-France Boyer Émilie Savignard Marcelle Faure-Bertin Bertin Manon Lanclos Mrs. Mesquier Sylvia Saurel Sylvia Saurel Yvette Mercier Marc Eyraud Marc Eyraud Joseph Chevalier Christian Riehl Paul Vecchiali Paul Vecchiali Paul Yvonne Dany Yvonne Dany Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Happiness?
Happiness was directed by Agnès Varda.
Who stars in Happiness?
Happiness stars Jean-Claude Drouot, Claire Drouot, Olivier Drouot, Sandrine Drouot.
When was Happiness released?
Happiness is a 1965 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Happiness?
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