Happy End (2017)

Don't believe the title of this Michael Haneke film.

Happy End (2017) poster

A well-to-do French family living in Calais deal with a series of setbacks and crises while paying little attention to the grim conditions in the refugee camps within a few miles of their home.

Director: Michael Haneke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Christian Berger
Editing: Monika Willi
Production: Les Films du Losange, X Filme Creative Pool, Wega Film, ARTE France Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, WDR, BR, ARTE
Country: France, Germany, Austria
Language: English, Français
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

suicide attempt, refugee, dementia, killer child, euthanasia, french family, refugee crisis, european refugee crisis, death wish, wealthy family, calais, death by poisoning

Trailer

Happy End Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy End about?
A well-to-do French family living in Calais deal with a series of setbacks and crises while paying little attention to the grim conditions in the refugee camps within a few miles of their home.
Who directed Happy End?
Happy End was directed by Michael Haneke.
Who stars in Happy End?
Happy End stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Mathieu Kassovitz, Fantine Harduin, Franz Rogowski, Laura Verlinden.
How long is Happy End?
Happy End has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Happy End?
Happy End is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Happy End?
Happy End had a budget of $14M.
How much did Happy End gross?
Happy End grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Happy End produced?
Happy End was produced in France, Germany, Austria.
What are the themes of Happy End?
The themes of Happy End include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.