Happy to Be Different (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2014, Happy to Be Different is a documentary film directed by Gianni Amelio, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The film takes us on a voyage to a hidden Italy rarely addressed on film: Gay Italy as it was lived in the 20th century, from the turn of the century up to the 80s. The documentary gives voice to those who personally had to bear the weight of being "different", remembering how their lives were shaped by this situation during Fascism and in the aftermath of World War II, in an anthropologically and culturally widely diverse nation. Theirs is a mixed testimony of repression, censorship, dignity, courage, and happiness, making way for the final image of a world - our world - that still has a long way to go towards respect and liberty for everyone.
Who’s in it. Happy to Be Different stars Glauco Bettera, Giorgio Bongiovanni, Ninetto Davoli and Paolo Poli.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Happy to Be Different has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy to Be Different page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy to Be Different (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy to Be Different change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy to Be Different worth watching?
- Happy to Be Different holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy to Be Different?
- Happy to Be Different stars Glauco Bettera, Giorgio Bongiovanni, Ninetto Davoli and Paolo Poli.
- When was Happy to Be Different released?
- Happy to Be Different was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.