A Happy Divorce
Un divorce heureux
Synopsis
After having been rescued from suicide, a young man is the object of a bet by his doctor that the doctor can help him recover his joy in life. Ironically, the doctor's life is not a very happy one either, and his boast has a hollow sound. For one thing, although he seemingly has a "happy divorce," in which he, his ex-wife and her new husband are all great pals, it's not true. He wants his wife back. All sorts of complications arise out of these lies and distortions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henning Carlsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Benny Andersen, Henning Carlsen
- Original Title
- Un divorce heureux
- Country of Origin
- France, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henning Carlsen
Benny Andersen, Henning Carlsen
Department Leadership Roster
Benny Andersen
Writer
Henning Carlsen
Writer
Henning Carlsen
Director
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What is A Happy Divorce about?
After having been rescued from suicide, a young man is the object of a bet by his doctor that the doctor can help him recover his joy in life. Ironically, the doctor's life is not a very happy one either, and his boast has a hollow sound. For one thing, although he seemingly has a "happy divorce," in which he, his ex-wife and her new husband are all great pals, it's not true. He wants his wife back. All sorts of complications arise out of these lies and distortions.
Who directed A Happy Divorce?
A Happy Divorce was directed by Henning Carlsen.
Who stars in A Happy Divorce?
The principal cast of A Happy Divorce includes Jean Rochefort, Bulle Ogier, André Dussollier, Daniel Ceccaldi, Anne-Lise Gabold.
When was A Happy Divorce released and how long is it?
A Happy Divorce was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.