The Secret Life of Happy People

The Secret Life of Happy People (French: La vie secrète des gens heureux) is a 2006 Canadian comedy-drama film.

The Secret Life of Happy People
Directed byStéphane Lapointe
Produced byRoger Frappier
Luc Vandal
Written byStéphane Lapointe
StarringGilbert Sicotte
Marc Paquet
Catherine De Léan
Anne Dorval
Music byNathalie Boileau
Distributed byChristal Films (Canada) (theatrical)
Release date
  • September 5, 2006 (2006-09-05)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageFrench

Plot

Thomas Dufresne (Paquet) is the black sheep of his bourgeois family. One day, he meets a free-spirited waitress named Audrey (Catherine Deléan) who changes his life. Thomas eventually finds out the truth behind their seemingly innocent encounter, which may change his family forever.

Recognition

  • 2007 Claude Jutra Award - Stéphane Lapointe - Won (tied with Julia Kwan for Eve and the Fire Horse)
  • 2007 Jutra Award for Best Film - Roger Frappier
    Luc Vandal - Nominated
  • 2007 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction - Stéphane Lapointe - Nominated
  • 2007 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music - Original Score - Pierre Desrochers - Nominated
  • 2007 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Marie Gignac - Nominated
  • 2007 Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay - Stéphane Lapointe - Nominated
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