Happiness (1965)
Only a woman could dare to make this film.
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.
Director: Agnès Varda
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 10, 1965
Cast
- Jean-Claude Drouot - François Chevalier
- Claire Drouot - Thérèse Chevalier
- Olivier Drouot - Pierrot Chevalier
- Sandrine Drouot - Gisou Chevalier
- Marie-France Boyer - Émilie Savignard
- Marcelle Faure-Bertin - Bertin
- Manon Lanclos - Mrs. Mesquier
- Sylvia Saurel - Yvette Mercier
- Marc Eyraud - Joseph Chevalier
- Christian Riehl
Screenplay
Cinematography: Claude Beausoleil, Jean Rabier
Editing: Janine Verneau
Production: Parc Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, countryside, extramarital affair, woman director, callous
Trailer
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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, Marie-France Boyer, Marcelle Faure-Bertin.
- How long is Happiness?
- Happiness has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Happiness?
- Happiness is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Happiness produced?
- Happiness was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Happiness?
- The themes of Happiness include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.