

Happiness is a Sad Song
2004, French. Directed by François Delisle.
The disjointed story of Anne-Marie, an unemployed publicist pounding the pavement in Montreal with her mini-cam, collecting testimonials on the subject of happiness. She meets a medley of characters whom she engages in engrossing, thought-provoking discussions.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 May 2004
- Original title
- Le bonheur c'est une chanson triste
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- François Delisle
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Happiness is a Sad Song runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Happiness is a Sad Song isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happiness is a Sad Song?
If you liked Happiness is a Sad Song, try Chaos, Thank You, Life, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed Happiness is a Sad Song?
Happiness is a Sad Song (2004) was directed by François Delisle and stars Joseph Bellerose, Anne-Marie Cadieux, Frédérick de Grandpré.