Wisdom of Happiness
“A Heart-to-Heart with the Dalai Lama”
Synopsis
A deeply intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly ninety year of age, offers practical advice for navigating the 21st century's challenges.
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International Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bangalow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 16, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis, Manuel Bauer
- Original Score
- Ariel Marx
- Original Title
- Wisdom of Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Das Kollektiv für audiovisuelle Werke, Mons Veneris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis
Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis, Manuel Bauer
Ariel Marx
Manuel Bauer
Isai Oswald, Mike Selemon, Isabel Meier
Philip Delaquis, Richard Gere, Oren Moverman, Walter Kamm, Tashi Albertini
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Miller
Director
Barbara Miller
Writer
Philip Delaquis
Producer
Philip Delaquis
Director
Philip Delaquis
Writer
Manuel Bauer
Director of Photography
Manuel Bauer
Writer
Isai Oswald
Editor
Mike Selemon
Editor
Isabel Meier
Editor
Elias Jutzet
Editor
Ariel Marx
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisdom of Happiness
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What is Wisdom of Happiness about?
A deeply intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly ninety year of age, offers practical advice for navigating the 21st century's challenges.
Who directed Wisdom of Happiness?
Wisdom of Happiness was directed by Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis.
Who stars in Wisdom of Happiness?
The principal cast of Wisdom of Happiness includes Tenzin Gyatso.
When was Wisdom of Happiness released and how long is it?
Wisdom of Happiness was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Wisdom of Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wisdom of Happiness was composed by Ariel Marx.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wisdom of Happiness?
Wisdom of Happiness holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).