A Happy Man
Le bonheur de Pierre
Synopsis
Pierre, a French professor of quantum physics, inherits an inn from his aunt Jeanne in the Lac St-Jean region. He arrives with his daughter and settles in the small village of Sainte-Simone-du-Nord, home to just 400 residents. The locals, however, greet these “strangers” with suspicion—especially the village mayor, who once had a falling-out with Jeanne, the Frenchwoman. He manages to rally the townspeople to make life difficult for these newcomers from across the Atlantic. Yet Pierre’s good humor is unshakable, and he refuses to be discouraged—even without electricity, heat, water, or a car.
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Le Bonheur de Pierre - Bande-Annonce
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ménard
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Bonnier, Robert Ménard
- Original Score
- Sébastien Souchois
- Original Title
- Le bonheur de Pierre
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- istudio cinema television inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ménard
Guy Bonnier, Robert Ménard
Sébastien Souchois
Pierre Mignot
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ménard
Director
Robert Ménard
Writer
Sébastien Souchois
Original Music Composer
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is A Happy Man about?
Pierre, a French professor of quantum physics, inherits an inn from his aunt Jeanne in the Lac St-Jean region. He arrives with his daughter and settles in the small village of Sainte-Simone-du-Nord, home to just 400 residents. The locals, however, greet these “strangers” with suspicion—especially the village mayor, who once had a falling-out with Jeanne, the Frenchwoman. He manages to rally the townspeople to make life difficult for these newcomers from across the Atlantic. Yet Pierre’s good humor is unshakable, and he refuses to be discouraged—even without electricity, heat, water, or a car.
Who directed A Happy Man?
A Happy Man was directed by Robert Ménard.
Who stars in A Happy Man?
The principal cast of A Happy Man includes Pierre Richard, Sylvie Testud, Jean-Nicolas Verreault, Luc Proulx, Louise Portal.
When was A Happy Man released and how long is it?
A Happy Man was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for A Happy Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Happy Man was composed by Sébastien Souchois.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Happy Man?
A Happy Man holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).