December 3, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | The Lyric | Pay-what-you-can ($0+)
How can you measure happiness? The country of Bhutan invented Gross National Happiness to do just that, and Amber is one of the agents who travels door to door to meet people and measure how happy they really are. He is still living with his elderly mother at the age of 40, but is nevertheless a hopeless romantic who dreams of finding love: a happiness agent who is in search of his own happiness. We embark with Amber on a cross-country road trip meeting citizens from all walks of life, reminding us of the fragility and beauty of our own happiness. No matter where we live.
Dr. Natalie Pennington will briefly share her research on the importance of friendships for happiness and life satisfaction in a post-film reflection.
The Lyric is located at 1209 N. College Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Street parking is available on Hickory Street just north of the theatre. The film will be screened with English subtitles.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can and all revenue directly underwrite this event and ACT Year-Round screenings. Reserve your ticket today.
AGENT OF HAPPINESS, 2024, Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó, Bhutan, Hungary, 94 minutes, Nepali, Dzongkha, English, with English subtitles.
REVIEWS:
“Melodic and meaningful. Calming and humanizing….” Siddhant Adlakha, Variety
“It boasts all the hallmarks of an audience-friendly documentary; an intriguing story, a likeable protagonist, stunning cinematography and an accessible tone. Heartfelt….” Nikki Baughan, Screen Daily
“The quiet, intimate charms of Agent of Happiness pulse from poignant collective consideration, filtered through the personal experience of a professional happiness inspector.” Jacob Oller, Paste Magazine
“[A] film that quietly, intimately observes the lives of ordinary people.” Cath Clarke, The Guardian
“A slow-burning portrait that’s infused with warmth.” Wendy Ide, Observer
“A complex, observant, and bittersweet look at the nature of fulfilment viewed through the infrequently glimpsed lens of Bhutanese culture.” Andrew Parker, The Gate
“This is a lovely and kind documentary that handles big subjects with an unusual amount of honesty.” Sarah Manvel, Critic’s Notebook
“Agent of Happiness offers an intriguing look at the process by which one measures happiness.” Pat Mullen, POV Magazine