Happiness (1965)
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.
HappinessDrama, Romance
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
- Paul Vecchiali — Paul
- Yvonne Dany — Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Where to watch Happiness
HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max
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