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Agent of Happiness

by Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya ZurbĂł, Bhutan, 2024

Amber, a happiness agent, travels the Bhutanese Himalayas surveying people's happiness. On his remote mountain journey, he searches for fulfillment.

Festivals & awards

Sundance Film Festival 2024
Mumbai Film Festival: Special Mention
San Francisco International Film Festival: Audience Award
DocsBarcelona
Biografilm Festival Bologna: Best Film Unipol Award
Zurich Film Festival

Mountains Buddhism Documentary Luck
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Credits

Original Title
Agent of Happiness
Title
Agent of Happiness
Directed by
Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya ZurbĂł
Country
Bhutan
Year
2024
Screenplay
Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya ZurbĂł
Film Editing
PĂ©ter Sass
Soundtrack
Ádåm Balåzs
Cinematography
Arun Bhattarai
Sound
Rudolf VĂĄrhegyi H.S.A.S., TamĂĄs BohĂĄcs H.S.A.S.
Production
Noémi Veronika Szakonyi, Måté Artur Vincze, Arun Bhattarai
Formats
DCP
Runtime
94 min.
Language
Dzongkha/d/f + i
Cast
Amber Kumar Gurung, Sarita Chettri, Guna Raj Kuikel, Hemlata Gurung, Yangka Lhamo, Wangmo Lhamo, Dophu Dem, Dechen Selden

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Press voices

«A quiet, gently absorbing documentary.» The Guardian

«Admirablement construit, ce documentaire se regarde comme une Ɠuvre de fiction.» Cineman

«An intriguing story and stunning cinematography.» Screen Daily

«Agent of Happiness prĂ©sente des contrastes visuels significatifs pour analyser le rĂ©cit que le Bhoutan fait de lui-mĂȘme.» Variety

«C'est le détail et la nuance qui sont si convaincants dans ce documentaire doucement absorbant.» The Guardian

«Both calming and humanizing, as though it were an artistic embodiment of the very contentment the Kingdom boasts.» Variety

«A slow-burning portrait that’s infused with warmth.» The Observer