Movie Night

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Event Type:

Discussion, Movie

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

 

Agent of Happiness

Bhutan measures happiness via the Gross National Happiness (GNH) index. Amber, a happiness agent working for the government, surveys people across the country, asking questions to ascertain their happiness levels. Documentarians Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó follow Amber not only through his work and the diverse people he interviews, but also through his personal life. The result is a touching and thought-provoking exploration of happiness and sadness, dreams and reality, prosperity and hardship, companionship and loneliness, as well as a subtle scrutiny of the concept of GNH. 

Directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó.

After watching the film, share your questions and comments in a discussion with Chris and Sharon.

2024 : 94 minutes : Not rated: Documentary

In Nepali and Dzongkha with English subtitles.

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Watch the trailer for Agent of Happiness.

Find Agent of Happiness in the library catalog.

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