Happening Movie

“Happening” (French: L’Événement), a gripping 2021 French drama thriller directed by Audrey Diwan, unfolds the emotionally charged narrative of Anne, portrayed by French-Romanian actress Anamaria Vartolomei. Adapted from Annie Ernaux’s 2000 memoir, the film delves into Anne’s harrowing journey through the challenges of obtaining an abortion in 1963 France, a time when the procedure was illegal.

Caught in the throes of an unplanned pregnancy, Anne, a promising student, grapples with the dire consequences on her academic pursuits. Confronted by the refusal of two male doctors to aid in her predicament due to the prevailing illegality of abortion, Anne’s desperation intensifies. As her exams loom and her social life unravels, she embarks on a perilous quest to find someone willing to perform the procedure, even if it means risking imprisonment or death.

Premiering at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 6, 2021, “Happening” clinched the prestigious Golden Lion and garnered widespread critical acclaim. Audrey Diwan, the director, expressed her sense of validation, stating that she “felt heard tonight” after the award ceremony. The film, distributed by Wild Bunch in France in July 2021, made its mark at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and saw a U.S. release on May 6, 2022. The accolades continued, with nominations and wins at the 2021 Venice Film Festival, BAFTA, Gotham Awards, Lumières Awards, and César Awards, cementing its status as a cinematic triumph.

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Happening Movie Storyline

In the near future, a groundbreaking technology called “Happening” is developed, allowing users to experience alternate realities through their dreams. A renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Amelia Turner, creates a mesmerizing Happening experience that promises to reveal the deepest desires and fears of its participants.

As the first group of beta testers enters the dream realm, they are initially thrilled by the surreal and fantastical experiences. However, things take a dark turn when the lines between reality and dream become blurred. Participants start encountering their worst nightmares, and the consequences of their dream actions begin to affect the real world.

Dr. Turner must race against time to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, discovering that a malevolent force has infiltrated the Happening system, feeding off the fears of the dreamers. The once utopian dream world becomes a nightmarish battleground where the characters must confront their own demons to save themselves and prevent the malevolent force from crossing over into the waking world.

As the tension escalates, alliances are formed, secrets are unveiled, and the boundaries between the dream and reality continue to disintegrate. In a final confrontation, Dr. Turner and the remaining dreamers must confront the entity orchestrating the chaos and find a way to restore order before the two worlds collapse into irreversible chaos.

“Happening” explores the thin line between dreams and reality, the consequences of playing with the subconscious, and the power of facing one’s deepest fears.

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Box Office

• Budget
  • €5,200,000 (estimated)
• Gross US & Canada
  • $181,023
• Opening weekend US & Canada
  • $33,312
  • May 8, 2022
• Gross worldwide
  • $1,577,367

Technical spec

• Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
• Color
  • Color
• Aspect ratio
  • 1.37 : 1

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