February 11, 2008
"Maybe waiting is actually happiness"
Khatra Ould Abdel Kader,
Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid,
Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamed,
Nana Diakité,
Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda
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Waiting for Happiness depicts life in the seaside town of Nouadhibou in Mauritania. A young man, Abdallah (Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamed), visits the town, where his mother lives, before emigrating. He... read more
DVD Release Date: June 12, 2007
Stats: 24 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (24)
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November 1, 2010An interesting movie that centralizes on a small village where certain individuals are dealing with various emotions: loneliness, unhappiness, and the need to belong. A college student returns home, and feels like an outcast. A mother hopes that her only son will want to settle... read more
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July 23, 2008Foreign, French & Hassanya. It was O.K., that's about it. The film had good quality film, but no actual direction to the film; it went in all different directions. About a boy and his Grandfather wanting to electrify their house and other characters. Everything was good, but ... read more
Critic Reviews
April 4, 2003
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
February 21, 2003
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
Though talk in the film often turns to death, Khatra's enthusiasm and love of life keep the movie surprisingly upbeat.
November 22, 2002
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
A film that will be best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms, Waiting for Happiness is ultimately thoughtful without having much dramatic impact.
October 7, 2002
Elvis Mitchell, New York Times
Takes you by the face, strokes your cheeks and coos beseechingly at you: slow down, shake off your tensions and take this picture at its own breezy, distracted rhythms. Full Review
May 18, 2008
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Strikingly beautiful visual mood piece that resembles in many ways the refreshing intensity of an Ozu family drama. Full Review
July 18, 2007
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com
pretty and it's exotic, but that's all it is. Full Review
October 15, 2003
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
A skilfully shot film, with startling images and a gentle pace that frequently comes to a full stop just to capture the rhythms of life in an earthbound purgatory. Full Review
May 23, 2003
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
A moving picture that does not move. Full Review
April 7, 2003
Ken Fox, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The title perfectly captures the mood of this striking film. Full Review
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