Agent of Happiness (2024)
The documentary team follows two happiness agents in their forties who spend a month and a half on the road twice a year, going door-to-door with their questionnaires in isolated villages in the Himalayas. The filmmakers undertake to provide an intimate insight into the daily lives and desires of Bhutanese people, and also seek the answer to the universal question of whether happiness can really be measured. Gross National Happiness promises a heart-warming journey into a mysterious, fairytale-like world, which is the exact opposite of the social order dominated by consumption and desires.
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social worker, social control, bhutan, social documentary, government agent, social services, surveyor, social issues, survey, social practices, happiness, search for happiness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Agent of Happiness about?
- The documentary team follows two happiness agents in their forties who spend a month and a half on the road twice a year, going door-to-door with their questionnaires in isolated villages in the Himalayas. The filmmakers undertake to provide an intimate insight into the daily lives and desires of Bhutanese people, and also seek the answer to the universal question of whether happiness can really be measured. Gross National Happiness promises a heart-warming journey into a mysterious, fairytale-like world, which is the exact opposite of the social order dominated by consumption and desires.
- Who directed Agent of Happiness?
- Agent of Happiness was directed by Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya Zurbo.
- Who stars in Agent of Happiness?
- Agent of Happiness stars Amber Kumar Gurung, Guna Raj Kuikel.
- How long is Agent of Happiness?
- Agent of Happiness has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Agent of Happiness?
- Agent of Happiness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Agent of Happiness produced?
- Agent of Happiness was produced in Bhutan, Czech Republic, Hungary.