HAPPINESS
| 1965 (Re-released in 2015) – 79′ – Drama, Romance, Classic, Women Directors.
Written by: Agnès Varda.
Directed by: Agnès Varda.
Starring: Jean-Claude Drouot, Claire Drouot, Marie-France Boyer, Paul Vecchiali, Olivier Drouot, Sandrine Drouot, Sylvia Saurel, Marc Eyraud.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 1965 (Winner Silver Bear). Winner Louis Delluc Prize (1964).
In French with English subtitles.
A HBO Max release. |
In suburban Paris, young François (Jean-Claude Drouot) appears to live a happy, contented existence with his wife, Therese (Claire Drouot), and their two small children. Despite his apparent satisfaction, François takes a mistress named Emilie (Marie-France Boyer), and, remarkably, doesn’t feel the least bit of remorse for his philandering. While he is able to justify loving both women, François’ infidelity results in tragic real-life consequences for both him and his family.