Manufacturing Happiness (2022)

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Books, apps, coaching sessions: Today, happiness is everywhere. We might think that there is nothing wrong with this common-sense concern. But it’s actually the opposite of social reality. So what lies behind this contemporary obsession with happiness and the billions of euros generated by its industry? Philosophers, sociologists, economists and psychiatrists including Christophe André, Éva Illouz, Martin Seligman and Julia De Funès, confront their point of view and decipher one of the most captivating and worrying phenomena of this early century.

Director: Jean-Christophe Ribot
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
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Production: ZED, ARTE
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

psychology, social documentary, personal development, positive thinking, social & cultural documentary, documentary, survey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manufacturing Happiness about?
Books, apps, coaching sessions: Today, happiness is everywhere. We might think that there is nothing wrong with this common-sense concern. But it’s actually the opposite of social reality. So what lies behind this contemporary obsession with happiness and the billions of euros generated by its industry? Philosophers, sociologists, economists and psychiatrists including Christophe André, Éva Illouz, Martin Seligman and Julia De Funès, confront their point of view and decipher one of the most captivating and worrying phenomena of this early century.
Who directed Manufacturing Happiness?
Manufacturing Happiness was directed by Jean-Christophe Ribot.
Who stars in Manufacturing Happiness?
Manufacturing Happiness stars Julia de Funès, Martin Seligman, Richard Layard, Christophe André, Éva Illouz, William Davies.
What genre is Manufacturing Happiness?
Manufacturing Happiness is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Manufacturing Happiness produced?
Manufacturing Happiness was produced in France.