Happiness Machine

Mar 16, 2019

1h 14m

★ 10.0

Overview

The Happiness Machine is a cinematic performance comprised of animated films, musical compositions and testimonials. Ten women filmmakers, ten women composers and ten musicians present Christian Felber's Common Good Economy for discussion.

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

Amour Fou Vienna

Compote Collective

Fabian&Fred

Film House Baš Čelik

Klangforum Wien

Happiness Machine Trailers

Cast

No Cast found.

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