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The Kumu documentary film series kicks off its new season with a thought-provoking film about the pursuit of happiness. The screening on Wednesday, January 8, at 6 pm. in the Kumu auditorium will be introduced by composer Sven Gr\u00fcnberg<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The opening film, Agent of Happiness<\/i>, explores Bhutan\u2019s unique approach to measuring contentment through a happiness index, prioritising personal well-being over economic output. The film follows two surveyors as they go door-to-door, asking ordinary Bhutanese citizens about their happiness.<\/p>\n
Directed by Arun Bhattarai<\/b> and Dorottya Zurb\u00f3<\/b>, this humorous yet insightful documentary provides a rare glimpse into Bhutanese life and raises questions about what it takes to be happy. Having been well-received at numerous festivals, it was also a hit at the P\u00d6FF (Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival).<\/p>\n
Throughout January and February, the series will feature eight documentaries, including Riefenstahl<\/i> by German director Andres Veiel<\/b>, Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf<\/i> by Thomas Piper<\/b>, and Lewerentz\u2019s Divine Darkness <\/i>by Sven Blume<\/b>. The season concludes on February 26 with Life, Assembled<\/i> by \u00c9lodie Degavre<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Admission to all screenings in the series is free of charge.<\/p>\n