Agent of Happiness

This documentary follows government agents in Bhutan who travel to remote Himalayan villages to calculate Gross National Happiness. Using questionnaires that assess both material possessions and subjective feelings, the agents interview residents from various social backgrounds. The film focuses on Amber, a romantic man in his forties who seeks his own fulfillment and love while working to measure the happiness of others. Through this journey, the filmmakers examine the daily lives of the Bhutanese people and question whether human contentment can be quantified.

Directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbo, the film is a co-production between Bhutan, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. It was supported by organizations including the Sundance Institute, the Catapult Film Fund, the National Film Institute Hungary, and The deNovo Initiative. The production was overseen by producers Noémi Veronika Szakonyi and Máté Artur Vincze.

Released on July 12, 2024, with a runtime of 93 minutes, the film has received positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 10 votes.