La vie heureuse (Happy Life)
Directed by Amélie Hardy
| Genre | Experimental, Documentary |
| Country | Canada |
| Year | 2021 |
| Length | 16:12 min |
| Formats | DCP |
| Sound | 5.1 |
| Version | Original French version, English subtitles, French subtitles, Original English Version |
Synopsis
In this anxious and hectic time, Happy Life explores those unusual outlets that soothe the turmoil of the body and mind. In a meditative journey through these analgesic places, this documentary essay paints a portrait of a society in seek of meaning and relief.
Themes
life-philosophy, questBiography
Following her studies in cinema at UQAM, Amélie directed her first short documentary, Train Hopper, which earned the emerging CBC talent award at the RIDM. She also edited short films that will stand out at Sundance and the Berlinale. While working as a commercial director, Amélie is currently developing various cinematographic projects.
Cast
Team
| Production | Fanny Drew (Colonelle films) |
| Script | Amélie Hardy |
| CINEMATOGRAPHY | Étienne Roussy, Ariel Méthot, Marie Davignon |
| EDITING | Amélie Hardy |
| Sound | Marie-Pierre Grenier |
| Music | Samuel Gougoux |
Awards
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Canada |2022| *Best Documentary Short Film
Gala Prends Ça Court!, Canada |2022| *Forum RIDM Award
Festivals
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Canada |2022| *Best Documentary Short Film
Gala Prends Ça Court!, Canada |2022| *Forum RIDM Award
Tirana International Film Festival, Albania |2022|
Athens Film + Video Festival, US |2022|
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Canada |2021|
Cinemania, Canada |2021|
Longue Vue sur le Court, Canada |2021|
Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Canada |2022|
Festival du cinéma de la ville de Québec, Canada |2022|
Still Voices Film Festival, Irlande |2022|
Sapporo Int. Film and Market, Japon |2022|
Aesthetica Short Film Festival, UK |2022|
Pacific Meridian Vladivostok Int. Film Festival, Russie |2022|
International Usak Short Film Festival, Turkey |2022|
Vues dans la tête..., Canada|2023|
L'art est au 3e, Canada |2022|
Festival Plein(s) Écran(s), Canada |2022|
Le long weekend du court, Canada |2022|
Festifilm de la Beauce, Canada|2023|
Gimli Film Festival, Canada|2022|