A Happy Event
Un heureux événement
Synopsis
She drove me into a corner, then forced me to go beyond my limits. She made me confront the absolute: love, sacrifice, tenderness, abandonment. She dislocated me, transformed me. Why didn't anyone warn me? Why doesn't anyone ever talk about this?" Un heureux événement, or an intimate view of motherhood, sincere and with no taboos.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
A Happy Event TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Louise Bourgoin
Barbara
Pio Marmaï
Nicolas
Josiane Balasko
Claire
Thierry Frémont
Tony
Gabrielle Lazure
Édith
Firmine Richard
La sage-femme
Anaïs Croze
Daphné
Daphné Bürki
Katia - la soeur de Barbara
Lannick Gautry
Le docteur Camille Rose
Nicole Valberg
La gynécologue
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Jean-François Truffard - le prof de philo
Ophélie Koering
La vendeuse du sex-shop
Amélie Glenn
La vendeuse du Maman à Tous Prix
Patrick Spadrille
Daniel
Bruno Georis
Le docteur Marcaurel
Dominique Baeyens
Mme Tordjmann - la voisine
Michel Nabokoff
M. Tordjman - le voisin
Aïssatou Diop
Une femme membre du Club du Lait
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rémi Bezançon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rémi Bezançon, Vanessa Portal
- Original Score
- Sinclair
- Original Title
- Un heureux événement
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, RTBF, Mandarin Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rémi Bezançon
Rémi Bezançon, Vanessa Portal, Éliette Abécassis
Sinclair
Antoine Monod
Sophie Reine
Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer, Isabelle Grellat, Geneviève Lemal, Arlette Zylberberg
Department Leadership Roster
Rémi Bezançon
Screenplay
Rémi Bezançon
Director
Vanessa Portal
Screenplay
Christian Schnezler
Costume Design
Sophie Reine
Editor
Maamar Ech-Cheikh
Production Design
Marie-Laure Lasson
Costume Design
Antoine Monod
Director of Photography
Eric Altmayer
Producer
Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Isabelle Grellat
Producer
Geneviève Lemal
Producer
Arlette Zylberberg
Producer
Sinclair
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Happy Event.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring A Happy Event.
Comédie Française longlist
Films & Shows of the Centuries
The greatest films and shows of all time
MovieLens[10K:20K]
A
A
When Expecting
Movie Collection
List maintained by Movie Collection, the iOS app.
Similar Titles to A Happy Event
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
0.5
7.3
8.1Anime
7.3
6.5
7.4
6.6
9.5
6.8
7.2
More Like A Happy Event
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A Happy Event
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Happy Event about?
She drove me into a corner, then forced me to go beyond my limits. She made me confront the absolute: love, sacrifice, tenderness, abandonment. She dislocated me, transformed me. Why didn't anyone warn me? Why doesn't anyone ever talk about this?" Un heureux événement, or an intimate view of motherhood, sincere and with no taboos.
Who directed A Happy Event?
A Happy Event was directed by Rémi Bezançon.
Who stars in A Happy Event?
The principal cast of A Happy Event includes Louise Bourgoin, Pio Marmaï, Josiane Balasko, Thierry Frémont, Gabrielle Lazure.
When was A Happy Event released and how long is it?
A Happy Event was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did A Happy Event make at the box office?
A Happy Event grossed $3.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Happy Event?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Happy Event was composed by Sinclair.
Is A Happy Event based on a book or true story?
A Happy Event is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Éliette Abécassis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Happy Event?
A Happy Event holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).