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Heat of the Moment: Le Bonheur (15)

,Barbican Cinema 3
man and woman in grass

The happiness of a family is threatened when the father is unfaithful in Agnès Varda’s brilliant, visually stunning study of sexual politics.

Criticised by contemporary critics for being anti-feminist, Le Bonheur is a razor-sharp portrait of a one-sided marriage, as the husband begins an affair with another woman, with the full knowledge and apparent support of his wife. But his domestic bliss may not be as universal as he seems to believe.


Le Bonheur is Varda’s first colour film, and the screen glows with vibrant, candy-coloured shades, suggesting the artificiality of this supposed domestic idyll, set in a perennial summer haze. Described by the director as an apple with a worm inside, it’s a fearsome dissection of patriarchy and privilege.
 

Tagged with: Cinema Young Barbican Heat of the Moment

France 1965 Dir Agnès Varda 80 min

Screens with: Melting (US 1965 Dir Thom Andersen 6 min) a short film, from the director of Los Angeles Plays Itself, showing the disintegration of a strawberry sundae.

F-Rated

Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.