Happy Anniversary
Heureux anniversaire
Synopsis
Heureux Anniversaire is a 1962 French short comedy film directed by Pierre Étaix. While his wife impatiently waits and gets drunk, a husband tries to get the appropriate anniversary gifts and fight his way home through traffic in time for their celebratory lunch. It won an Oscar in 1963 for Best Short Subject.
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Pierre Étaix Retrospective - U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Étaix
- Original Title
- Heureux anniversaire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- C.A.P.A.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude Carrière
Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Étaix
Pierre Levent
Paul Claudon
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Levent
Director of Photography
Pierre Étaix
Director
Paul Claudon
Producer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Anniversary
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What is Happy Anniversary about?
Heureux Anniversaire is a 1962 French short comedy film directed by Pierre Étaix. While his wife impatiently waits and gets drunk, a husband tries to get the appropriate anniversary gifts and fight his way home through traffic in time for their celebratory lunch. It won an Oscar in 1963 for Best Short Subject.
Who directed Happy Anniversary?
Happy Anniversary was directed by Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude Carrière.
Who stars in Happy Anniversary?
The principal cast of Happy Anniversary includes Pierre Étaix, Georges Loriot, Laurence Lignières, Nono Zammit, Lucien Frégis.
When was Happy Anniversary released and how long is it?
Happy Anniversary was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 12m.