The Secret Life of Happy People
2006 Canadian film
| The Secret Life of Happy People | |
|---|---|
| French | La vie secrète des gens heureux |
| Directed by | Stéphane Lapointe |
| Written by | Stéphane Lapointe |
| Produced by | Roger Frappier Luc Vandal |
| Starring | Gilbert Sicotte Marc Paquet Catherine De Léan Anne Dorval |
| Music by | Nathalie Boileau |
| Distributed by | Christal Films (Canada) (theatrical) |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
The Secret Life of Happy People (French: La vie secrète des gens heureux) is a 2006 Canadian comedy-drama film.
Plot
Thomas Dufresne (Marc Paquet) is the black sheep of his bourgeois family. One day, he meets a free-spirited waitress named Audrey (Catherine De Léan) who changes his life. Thomas eventually finds out the truth behind their seemingly innocent encounter, which may change his family forever.
Recognition
- 2006 Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Film - Won[1]
- 2007 Claude Jutra Award - Stéphane Lapointe - Won (tied with Julia Kwan for Eve and the Fire Horse)
- 2007 Jutra Award for Best Film - Roger Frappier
Luc Vandal - Nominated - 2007 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction - Stéphane Lapointe - Nominated
- 2007 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music - Original Score - Pierre Desrochers - Nominated
- 2007 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Marie Gignac - Nominated
- 2007 Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay - Stéphane Lapointe - Nominated
References
- ^ Fiona Hughes, "Happy People tops Whistler Fest awards". Vancouver Courier, December 6, 2006.
External links
- The Secret Life of Happy People at IMDb
- The Secret Life of Happy People at AllMovie
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Canadian Screen Award for Best First Feature
(Claude Jutra/John Dunning Award)
(Claude Jutra/John Dunning Award)
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