Happiness (2014 film)
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| Directed by | Thomas Balmès |
| Produced by | Thomas Balmès Kaarle Aho Juliette Guigon Patrick Winocour |
| Written by | Thomas Balmès |
| Music by | British Sea Power |
| Cinematography | Thomas Balmès Nina Bernfeld |
| Edited by | Alex Cardon Ronan Sinquin |
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| Country | France Finland |
| Language | English |
Happiness is a 2014 French-Finnish documentary film written, directed and produced by Thomas Balmès.[1][2] The film premiered in-competition at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014.[3][4] It won the Documentary World Cinema Cinematography Award at the festival.[5][6]
The film premiered at 2014 Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in Views of the World section, on March 16, 2014.[7] It also premiered at 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival on April 27, 2014.[8]
Synopsis
In 1999, when Jigme Singye Wangchuck authorized television and the Internet throughout Bhutan, it had a rapid impact on the country. The film follows events through the eyes of an eight year old monk named Peyangki, praying eagerly for a TV set in Laya, the last village in Bhutan to go through the process of globalization.
Reception
Happiness received mixed to positive reviews upon its premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Stephen Farber in his review for The Hollywood Reporter wrote of the film, "Striking images of a Himalayan mountain village invigorate this award-winning doc."[9] While, Dan Nailen of Salt Lake Magazine criticized the film by saying, "Happiness is far from perfect, and is somewhat predictable in its view that technology doesn't have the answers for a poor remote village," but ultimately adds, "Still, the joy of watching Peyangki mature as a monk while keeping his playful spirit is undeniable, and the film offers a glimpse into a world rarely seen by Westerners. It's well worth the time spent delving into Peyangki's world."[10]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 2014 | Sundance Film Festival | World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary | Thomas Balmès | Nominated |
| Cinematography Award: World Cinema Documentary | Thomas Balmès and Nina Bernfeld | Won[5][6] | ||
| Sheffield International Documentary Festival | Sheffield Youth Jury Award - Special Mention | Thomas Balmès | Won[11] | |
| Sheffield Youth Jury Award | Thomas Balmès | Nominated |
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