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The Pursuit of Unhappiness streaming

Original title: Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein
2012 Movie Germany Drama, Comedy 87 min FSK 6
By: Sherry Hormann With: Richy Müller, Iris Berben, Johanna Wokalek, David Kross, Benjamin Sadler

Tiffany is convinced that a disaster must follow every lucky incident.

Filmium rating
56%

Mood

Bittersweet
Melancholic
Reflective
Thoughtful
Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Sherry Hormann
Paul Watzlawick
Johanna Wokalek
Benjamin Sadler
Richy Müller
Margarita Broich
Michael Gwisdek
David Kross
Iris Berben

Adaptation

Based On Book

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Babelsberg Studio
Berlin-Kreuzberg
Close-Up
Intimate Framing
Naturalistic
Studio Sets

Narrative Structure

Linear
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Character-Driven
Gradual
Measured
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Music
Subtle Score

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Drama
Emotional Depth
Realism
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Modern

Central Conflict

Finding Happiness
Overcoming Past Trauma
Self-Acceptance

Characters

Mother
Photographer
Pianist
Police Officer
Single Woman

Ending

Happiness
Hopeful
Self-Discovery

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Loss And Grief
Reconciliation
Romantic Pursuit

Plot

Life Struggles
Personal Growth
Relationship Dynamics
Romantic Tension
Self-Discovery

Setting

Berlin
Berlin Kreuzberg
Delicatessen
Urban
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Babelsberg Studio
Berlin
Crossberg

Theme

Happiness
Overcoming Adversity
Overcoming Trauma
Self-Acceptance

Genre

Comedy
Drama
Romance
Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults
Drama Lovers
Film Enthusiasts
Romantics
Women

Titles

The Pursuit Of Unhappiness

Box Office Success

Moderate Earnings

Critical Reception

Critic Opinions
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Moderate Audience Interest

Reception

Audience Appeal
Critical Acclaim
Festival Participation
Mixed Reviews
Moderate Box Office

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2012
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