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Agent of Happiness

by Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya ZurbĂł, Bhutan, 2024
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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
artwork

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

In cinemas

Aubonne
June 2, 2025
8:30 p.m.
Rex
Tickets

Davos
March 28, 2025
8 p.m.
Kulturplatz
Tickets

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Press voices

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

«An intriguing story and stunning cinematography.» Screen Daily

«It’s the detail and nuance that is so compelling in this quiet, gently absorbing documentary.» The Guardian

«Agent of Happiness uses meaningful visual contrast to scrutinize Bhutan’s narrative about itself.» Variety

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