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Manufacturing Happiness

Manufacturing Happiness is a documentary film. directed by Jean-Christophe Ribot.

Synopsis

Books, apps, coaching sessions: Today, happiness is everywhere. We might think that there is nothing wrong with this common-sense concern. But it’s actually the opposite of social reality. So what lies behind this contemporary obsession with happiness and the billions of euros generated by its industry? Philosophers, sociologists, economists and psychiatrists including Christophe André, Éva Illouz, Martin Seligman and Julia De Funès, confront their point of view and decipher one of the most captivating and worrying phenomena of this early century.

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

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What is Manufacturing Happiness about?

Books, apps, coaching sessions: Today, happiness is everywhere. We might think that there is nothing wrong with this common-sense concern. But it’s actually the opposite of social reality. So wha...

Who directed Manufacturing Happiness?

Manufacturing Happiness was directed by Jean-Christophe Ribot.