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The Pursuit of Unhappiness

Original title: Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein
  • 20122012
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
535
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The Pursuit of Unhappiness (2012)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Tiffany is convinced that a disaster must follow every lucky incident.Tiffany is convinced that a disaster must follow every lucky incident.Tiffany is convinced that a disaster must follow every lucky incident.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
535
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sherry Hormann
  • Writers
    • Paul Watzlawick(book "Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein")
    • Sherry Hormann(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johanna Wokalek
    • Iris Berben
    • Richy Müller
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  • Director
    • Sherry Hormann
  • Writers
    • Paul Watzlawick(book "Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein")
    • Sherry Hormann(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johanna Wokalek
    • Iris Berben
    • Richy Müller
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    • 2User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Johanna Wokalek
    Johanna Wokalek
    • Tiffany Blechschmidas Tiffany Blechschmid
    Iris Berben
    Iris Berben
    • Tiffanys Mutteras Tiffanys Mutter
    Richy Müller
    Richy Müller
    • Hans Luboschinskias Hans Luboschinski
    Katharina M. Schubert
    • Ritaas Rita
    • (as Katharina Marie Schubert)
    Margarita Broich
    Margarita Broich
    • Luiseas Luise
    Itay Tiran
    Itay Tiran
    • Thomas Paulsonas Thomas Paulson
    Benjamin Sadler
    Benjamin Sadler
    • Frank Henneas Frank Henne
    David Kross
    David Kross
    • Bennoas Benno
    Rüdiger Vogler
    Rüdiger Vogler
    • Tiffanys Vateras Tiffanys Vater
    Dogan Akgün
    • Romaas Roma
    Luna Rösner
    Luna Rösner
    • Tiffany 10 Jahreas Tiffany 10 Jahre
    Michael Gwisdek
    Michael Gwisdek
    • Paulas Paul
    Noémi Besedes
    Noémi Besedes
    • Blonde Frauas Blonde Frau
    • (uncredited)
    Vladimir Gorochov
    • Vincentas Vincent
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Kranz
    Michael Kranz
    • Moritzas Moritz
    • (uncredited)
    Dagmar Sachse
      Christian Steyer
      Christian Steyer
        Mark Waschke
        Mark Waschke
        • Thomas Paulsonas Thomas Paulson
        • (voice)
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Sherry Hormann
        • Writers
          • Paul Watzlawick(book "Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein")
          • Sherry Hormann(screenplay)
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        • Trivia
          Otto Tausig, who should have a played a role in this movie, died during the shooting. The film is dedicated to his memory.
        • Soundtracks
          Guten Abend, gute Nacht
          (uncredited)

          By Johannes Brahms

          Performed by Michael Gwisdek

        User reviews2

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        4/10
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        It's a light romantic comedy. Nothing more, nothing less. The main character is well defined and has her issues that are apparent from the moment the movie starts. Still the symbols and meanings are very heavy (not only a sign that has to be put up or not) and are almost only a delay of the inevitable.

        The actors do their best with a story that has more sub-stories than it can actually handle. There's also some minor nudity, just in case you thought a romantic comedy won't allow for such a thing. So while the movie tries to reach high, it never fully achieves that goal. If you are into those movies, you might still wanna risk a look
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        • kosmasp
        • Sep 26, 2013

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        • Release date
          • November 29, 2012 (Germany)
        • Country of origin
          • Germany
        • Languages
          • German
          • English
        • Also known as
          • A helyzet reménytelen, de nem súlyos
        • Filming locations
          • Feierabendhaus, Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
        • Production companies
          • Desert Flower Filmproduktion
          • ARD Degeto Film
          • Achte Babelsberg Film
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        • Gross worldwide
          • $841,747
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 27 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Dolby Digital
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.85 : 1

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