Paolo's Happiness

Paolos Glück

Directed by Thorsten Drößler, Manuel Schroeder

2021

Animation , Family , Children's

14 min

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Czech Republic Switzerland Germany

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Color

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German

poster

Synopsis

Paolo Piangino is a very happy man – because he can cry. He cries about stories with a sad ending and about stories with a happy ending. Paolo’s tears make other people happy, too: They can pick Paolo’s happiness like flowers. But they cannot hold on to it.

Festivals

2022

  • Zlín Film Festival | Short Animations for Children
  • Annecy International Animation Film Festival | Young audience shorts
  • Warsaw Film Festival | Young audience shorts
  • Animatou International Animation Film Festival |
  • Cinekid International Children Film Festival | Best International Animated Short competition
  • Brest European Short Film Festival | Kids Program
  • London International Animation Festival |

Cast & Crew

Animation:
Elie Chapui, Yves Gutjhar, Lucie Nichelmann, Manuel Schroeder
Script:
Thorsten Drößler after the children's book Paolo's Glück by Sandra Luchsinger
Cinematographer:
Jaroslav Fiser
Editor:
Manuel Schroeder
Sound design & mix:
Peter Bräker
Music:
Peter Bräker
VXF:
Tilman Epperlein, Manuel Schroeder, Patrick Menge
Producer:
Sereina Gabathuler, Alena Vandasova, Martin Vandas
Production Company:
Filmvermoegen Gmbh
Co-production Company:
Dschoint Ventschr Ag, Maur Film

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