
Le bonheur des tristes
1981, French. Directed by Caroline Huppert.
Adapted from Luc Dietrich's touching autobiographical novel, this TV film chronicles the troubled childhood of a boy born at the beginning of the 20th century. Confronted with a drug-addicted mother figure, Luc embarks on a journey of initiation torn between heartbreak and disillusionment, but also innocent mischief and first loves.
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- French
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- Released
- 30 December 1981
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Caroline Huppert
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Le bonheur des tristes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Le bonheur des tristes?
Le bonheur des tristes (1981) was directed by Caroline Huppert and stars Macha Méril, Matthieu Gain.