The Bird of Happiness
El pájaro de la felicidad
Synopsis
While some people need to be surrounded by friends to be happy, Carmen (Mercedes Sampietro) is perfectly content by herself, pursuing her vocation as an art restorer. But her bubble of isolation is punctured when she becomes the survivor of a violent assault. Shaken by the incident, Carmen decides she needs a break from it all. So begins a soul-searching journey that takes Carmen back to her hometown in southern Spain, where she contemplates the joys and sorrows of her past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pilar Miró
- Original Title
- El pájaro de la felicidad
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
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What is The Bird of Happiness about?
While some people need to be surrounded by friends to be happy, Carmen (Mercedes Sampietro) is perfectly content by herself, pursuing her vocation as an art restorer. But her bubble of isolation is punctured when she becomes the survivor of a violent assault. Shaken by the incident, Carmen decides she needs a break from it all. So begins a soul-searching journey that takes Carmen back to her hometown in southern Spain, where she contemplates the joys and sorrows of her past.
Who directed The Bird of Happiness?
The Bird of Happiness was directed by Pilar Miró.
Who stars in The Bird of Happiness?
The principal cast of The Bird of Happiness includes Mercedes Sampietro, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, José Sacristán, Carlos Hipólito, Lluís Homar.
When was The Bird of Happiness released and how long is it?
The Bird of Happiness was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.