HAPPY, HAPPY

Family is the most important thing in the world to Kaja. She is an eternal optimist in spite of living with a man who would rather go hunting with the boys, and who refuses to have sex with her because she "isn't particularly attractive" anymore. Whatever. That's life.
 
But when "the perfect couple" moves in next door, Kaja struggles to keep her emotions in check. Not only do these successful, beautiful, exciting people sing in a choir; they have also adopted a child – from Ethiopia! These new neighbors open a new world to Kaja, with consequences for everyone involved. And when Christmas comes around, it becomes evident that nothing will ever be as it once was – even if Kaja tries her very best.

  • Production year
    2010

    Genre
    Comedy

    Director
    Anne Sewitsky

    Screenplay
    Ragnhild Tronvoll

    Producer
    Synnøve Hørsdal

    Cast
    Agnes Kittelsen, Henrik Rafaelsen, Maibritt Saerens, Joachim Rafaelsen

    Distribution Nordic countries
    Nordisk Film

    Sales agent
    TrustNordisk

    Full credit on IMDB

  • Sundance Film Festival 2011
    World Cinema Jury Prize (winner)

    Zurich Film Festival 2011
    Critics’ Choice Award (winner)
    Best International Feature Film (nominee)

    Sedona International Film Festival 2012
    Best Foreign Film (winner)

    Seville European Film Festival 2011
    Best Film (winner)

    Brussels Film Festival 2011
    Best Screenplay (winner)

    Festival du Film de Cabour 2011
    Jury Special Mention (winner)

    San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2011
    Best Foreign Language Film (nominee)

    Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival 2011
    Grand Prix (nominee)

    Amanda Awards 2011
    Best Actor (winner)
    Best Actress (nominee)
    Best Score (nominee)

    Kosmorama 2011
    Best Cinematography (winner)
    Best Actress (nominee)
    Best Screenplay (nominee)

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