The Happiness Thief
Starring: Tom Brooke, Chloe Smyth and Beans El-Balawi
A miserable little girl curses her younger brother for being so happy, not realising that her curse would summon a grotesque figure who, in the darkness of night, violently steals the boy´s happiness. Horrified and ridden with guilt, the girl chases the Thief onto the city´s rooftops in a desperate attempt to bargain with him, but he is not an easy creature to please.
This was the film I had wanted to make for the last ten years. Where the idea came from I really don't know, but it was truly brilliant! It was definitely the most difficult and challenging film I have made to date, but throughout the process, it's simplicity and beauty kept me motivated and even after two years of screenings, I still do not get bored watching it.
Colour ⁄ Hi Def. ⁄ 16:9 ⁄ Duration 13”30’ ⁄ © NFTS 2004
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