Happening
L'Événement
Synopsis
France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK & Irish Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-22
Top Cast
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Anamaria Vartolomei
Anne Duchesne
Kacey Mottet Klein
Jean
Luàna Bajrami
Hélène
Louise Orry-Diquéro
Brigitte
Pio Marmaï
Pr. Bornec
Sandrine Bonnaire
Gabrielle Duchesne
Cyril Metzger
Gaspard
Anna Mouglalis
Madame Rivière
Fabrizio Rongione
Dr. Ravinsky
Julien Frison
Maxime
Alice de Lencquesaing
Laëtitia
François Loriquet
Dr. Guimet
Louise Chevillotte
Olivia
Leonor Oberson
Claire
Louis Bédot
Pompier
Isabelle Mazin
Magda
Eric Verdin
Jacques Duchesne
Édouard Sulpice
Patrick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysVenice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 6, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 30, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$172K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Audrey Diwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcia Romano, Audrey Diwan
- Original Score
- Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
- Original Title
- L'Événement
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $172K
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, Rectangle Productions, Srab Films, Wild Bunch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Audrey Diwan
Marcia Romano, Audrey Diwan, Annie Ernaux
Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
Laurent Tangy
Géraldine Mangenot
Édouard Weil, Alice Girard
Department Leadership Roster
Evgueni Galperine
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Ageorges
Visual Effects Supervisor
Laurent Tangy
Director of Photography
Sacha Galperine
Original Music Composer
Géraldine Mangenot
Editor
Isabelle Pannetier
Costume Design
Dièné Bérété
Production Design
Marcia Romano
Screenplay
Édouard Weil
Producer
Audrey Diwan
Screenplay
Audrey Diwan
Director
Alice Girard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happening about?
France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.
Who directed Happening?
Happening was directed by Audrey Diwan.
Who stars in Happening?
The principal cast of Happening includes Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet Klein, Luàna Bajrami, Louise Orry-Diquéro, Pio Marmaï.
When was Happening released and how long is it?
Happening was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Happening make at the box office?
Happening grossed $172K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Happening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happening was composed by Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine.
Is Happening based on a book or true story?
Happening is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Annie Ernaux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happening?
Happening holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).