Terribly Happy


1h 42m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Robert has a number of skeletons in his cupboard, which he is determined to bury. Although, hardly his dream job, Robert sees the position of temporary village constable as a necessary stage on the road to rehabilitation. He just needs to do well and generally behave by the book. However, village li

Film Details

Also Known As
Fruktansvärt lycklig, Frygtelig Lykkelig
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Crime
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Danish Broadcasting Corporation; Danish Film Institute (Dfi); Nordic Film & TV Fond; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Biografer (Denmark); Stillking Films; Trustnordisk
Distribution Company
Oscilloscope Pictures; Arsenal Filmverleih; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Biografer (Denmark); Oscilloscope Pictures
Location
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

Synopsis

Robert has a number of skeletons in his cupboard, which he is determined to bury. Although, hardly his dream job, Robert sees the position of temporary village constable as a necessary stage on the road to rehabilitation. He just needs to do well and generally behave by the book. However, village life and the macabre provincial order turn out to be difficult to fit into Robert's plans. Nothing is ever straightforward, and certainly not when you are way out in the countryside.

Film Details

Also Known As
Fruktansvärt lycklig, Frygtelig Lykkelig
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Crime
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Danish Broadcasting Corporation; Danish Film Institute (Dfi); Nordic Film & TV Fond; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Biografer (Denmark); Stillking Films; Trustnordisk
Distribution Company
Oscilloscope Pictures; Arsenal Filmverleih; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Biografer (Denmark); Oscilloscope Pictures
Location
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States February 12, 2010

Released in United States January 2009

Released in United States July 2008

Released in United States June 2009

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States Winter February 5, 2010

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Main Competition) October 16-29, 2008.

Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Directors' Showcase) June 17-28, 2009.

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 15-19, 2008.

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Official Selection - Competition) July 4-12, 2008.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 6-19, 2009.

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Midnight Passion) October 2-10, 2008.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Based on the novel "Frygtelig lykkelig" written by Erling Jepsen and published in 2004.

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)

Released in United States January 2009 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 6-19, 2009.)

Released in United States Winter February 5, 2010

Released in United States February 12, 2010 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States June 2009 (Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Directors' Showcase) June 17-28, 2009.)

Released in United States July 2008 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Official Selection - Competition) July 4-12, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Main Competition) October 16-29, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 15-19, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Midnight Passion) October 2-10, 2008.)