DocNomads alumni with films in Sundance, USA
Three alumni of DocNomads present their latest films in the 40th Sundance Film Festival held between 18 and 28 January: Agent of Happiness by Dorottya Zurbó and Arun Bhattarai, and the short doc Object 817 by Olga Lucovnicova.
By Olga Lucovnicova
22' • Belgium • 2022
International premiere
Documentary Short Film Program
Synopsis:
A poetic journey to the heart of the Ural, where the discovery of an alien creature uncovers a haunting secret.
in Sundance catalogue
Directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó
94' • Bhutan, Hungary • 2024
World premiere
World Cinema Documentary Competition
Synopsis:
Amber is one of the many agents working for the Bhutanese government to measure people’s happiness levels among the remote Himalayan mountains. But will he find his own along the way?
Through its carefully crafted narrative, the film resonates as a heartfelt exploration of happiness in the face of adversity. As Amber grapples with societal disparities and personal roadblocks while searching for love, this story becomes a beautifully realized reminder to count our blessings.
in Sundance catalogue