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Happiness Machine

Happiness Machine

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2019
1h 14m
10.0(1 votes)
Animation

Overview

The Happiness Machine is a cinematic performance comprised of animated films, musical compositions and testimonials. Ten women filmmakers, ten women composers and ten musicians present Christian Felber's Common Good Economy for discussion.

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Amour Fou Vienna
Fabian&Fred
Film House Baš Čelik

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