Happy Life
TITLE
Happy Life
DIRECTOR
Amélie Hardy
COUNTRY
Canada
YEAR
2021
DURATION
16′
GENRE
Experimental
Overview
Happy Life
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.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Amélie Hardy
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.
Credits
- Director Amélie Hardy
- Screenplay Amélie Hardy
- Cinematography Étienne Roussy, Ariel Méthot, Marie Davignon
- Editing Amélie Hardy
- Cast Blaise Tardif
- Producer/s Fanny Drew
- Production Company Colonelle films
- Distributor/s Travelling Distribution
Specifications
- Project Title Happy Life
- Project Type Experimental
- Completion Date January 1, 2021
- Country of origin Canada
- Country of filming Canada
- Language English, French
- First-time Filmmaker No
- Student Project No
Amélie Hardy
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.
SELECTIONS & AWARDS
Tirana International Film Festival
Video Art & Experimental Competition, 2022