The Happy Film
Synopsis
New York designer Stefan Sagmeister lives in the city of his dreams, and creates work for the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jay-Z. Business is good, creative juices are flowing, and yet he suspects there must be more to life. Sagmeister takes on the daunting project of changing his personality by trying to figure out the causes of happiness. On the advice of a trusted psychologist Sagmeister experiments with three different approaches: meditation, therapy, and drugs. The Happy Film follows his pursuit, and all that he encounters along the way: joy, ecstasy, heartbreak, change, love, and death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Sagmeister, Ben Nabors, Hillman Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Sagmeister
- Original Title
- The Happy Film
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Sagmeister, Ben Nabors, Hillman Curtis
Stefan Sagmeister
Ben Wolf
Sam Citron, Akiko Iwakawa-Grieve
Ben Nabors
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Sagmeister
Writer
Sam Citron
Editor
Akiko Iwakawa-Grieve
Editor
Stefan Sagmeister
Director
Ben Nabors
Director
Hillman Curtis
Director
Ben Wolf
Director of Photography
Ben Nabors
Producer
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What is The Happy Film about?
New York designer Stefan Sagmeister lives in the city of his dreams, and creates work for the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jay-Z. Business is good, creative juices are flowing, and yet he suspects there must be more to life. Sagmeister takes on the daunting project of changing his personality by trying to figure out the causes of happiness. On the advice of a trusted psychologist Sagmeister experiments with three different approaches: meditation, therapy, and drugs. The Happy Film follows his pursuit, and all that he encounters along the way: joy, ecstasy, heartbreak, change, love, and death.
Who directed The Happy Film?
The Happy Film was directed by Stefan Sagmeister, Ben Nabors, Hillman Curtis.
Who stars in The Happy Film?
The principal cast of The Happy Film includes Stefan Sagmeister, Hillman Curtis, Ben Nabors.
When was The Happy Film released and how long is it?
The Happy Film was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.