Manufacturing Happiness

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

Screenplay

Editing: Cédric Defert
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
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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.
What genre is Manufacturing Happiness?
Manufacturing Happiness is a Documentary film.