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Happiness is a four letter word is a 2016 south african romantic drama film directed by thabang moleya and written by busisiwe ntintili. It employs a revolutionary use of camerawork and swanks sensible and mature subjects. Each are grappling with the meaning of love, happiness and success. Firsttime film director thabang moleya can pat himself on the back for helming a hit movie on debut. View all photos 1 happiness is a four letter word quotes.
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Happiness is a fourletter word movie begins filming. Jan 18, 2016 based on the bestselling novel by cynthia jele, happiness is a four letter word explores the fabulous lives and loves of nandi, zaza and princess, three friends living in bustling joburg. Long buries secrets, shared by old friends are eventually exposed, causing tension to arise in current relationships. Happiness is a south african flick that makes money. The film, titled happiness is a four letter word, tells the story of three friends trying to find their happiness while maintaining images of success and acceptability. Happiness is a fourletter word is a heartwarming romantic drama exploring the lives of three best friends nandi. Her debut novel, happiness is a fourletter word 2010, has won numerous awards including the best first book category africa region in the commonwealth writers prize 2011 and 2011 mnet literary award in the film category. The book was adapted into film with the same title and released at the box office countrywide in february 2016. Find books like happiness is a fourletter word from the worlds largest community of readers. Happiness is a fourletter word film 2016 the elles g forum.
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Happiness is a four letter word sets box office on fire. Step 3 happiness is simply a mental state of well being created by positive and good emotions. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Happiness is a fourletter word movie quotes rotten tomatoes. It is the mind that maketh good of ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor. The film is based on a novel called happiness is a four letter word by cynthia nozizwe jele. Cynthia jeles awardwinning novel happiness is a fourletter word is being made into a film, with production currently underway the movie is being produced with part funding from the national film and video foundation nfvf and forms part of the junaid ahmed productions series of films aiming to develop key areas of black talent in the film industry. Happiness is a four letter word is a film that has done remarkably well in sa since it came out last month. But it also shows that films geared toward black women are in full bloom. She also hinted at some kind of sequel for happiness is a four letter word which is set to start filming this year and will be scheduled for release. It was the best performing film of all new releases this weekend and did better than. Happiness is a four letter word to screen at berlinale.
The novel, which celebrates love and female friendships, was also shortlisted for the 2011 booksellers choice award. Happiness is a fourletter word is an incredibly provocative and alluring title. Happiness is a four letter word is a heartwarming romantic drama exploring the lives of three best friends nandi, zaza and princess living the good life in fast paced johannesburg. Her debut novel, happiness is a four letter word 2010, has won numerous awards including the best first book category africa region in the commonwealth writers prize 2011 and 2011 mnet literary award in the film category. Happiness is a fourletter word hits screens people magazine.
The characters are compelling and warm, the story is relatable and the production is of good quality. Happiness is a fourletter word 2016 rotten tomatoes. Happiness is a fourletter word movie start of shoot. By gabrielle ozynski the multiawardwinning south african novel happiness is a fourletter word, by nozizwe cynthia jele, has been turned into a movie starring mmabatho montsho, khanyi mbau and renate stuurman. Based on the novel, happiness is a four letter word, by nozizwe cynthia jele, these strong, empowered and highly individual women find themselves having to negotiate new norms of being upwardly. Congratulations poured in as the highly anticipated romance happiness is a four letter word, smashed box office expectations in cinemas in its opening 3 days, with 45 000 attendances and gross box office receipts of r2 371 782. So refreshing seeing a movie about black female friends who are beautiful and successful who love and support each other. Paul ramaema, another director at seriti, is among the top young director to watch in the industry, he has a. The multiaward winning novel happiness is a fourletter word has been turned into a screenplay and filming commenced on july in and around johannesburg. Happiness is a fourletter word was the best performing film of all new releases this weekend, and did better than international releases such as. Jan 05, 2016 happiness is a four letter word is a heartwarming romantic drama exploring the lives of three best friends nandi, zaza and princess living the good life in fast paced johannesburg.
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Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Happiness doesnt come to us, but it can only come from inside us. Mar 04, 2016 happiness is a fourletter word, a recent smash hit on south africas box office, is her first feature film. The multiaward winning novel happiness is a fourletter word has been turned into a screenplay and filming commenced on july in and around johannesburg the film, titled happiness is a fourletter word, tells the story of three friends trying to find their. The film is currently screening at the european film market in berlin until 19 february. The latest offering, happiness is a four letter word manages to tick all the right boxes. Dec 10, 2015 happiness is a four letter word is a heartwarming romantic drama exploring the lives of three best friends nandi, zaza and princess living the good life in fast paced johannesburg. Happiness is a fourletter word awards and nominations. Could there be a sequel to happiness is a four letter word in. I recorded the film on my tv and have watched it over.
Jan 28, 2016 go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of happiness is a four letter word the heartwarming romantic drama exploring the lives of three best friends nandi, zaza and princess living. The chosen venues and occupations for this movie happen to be very upperclass. Following the successful debut last week of mzansis feature film starring khanyi mbau, happiness is a four letter word, the next stop is europe. Perfectionist nandi seems to have the new south african dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding. While i found the latter deep and moving, happiness was a relatively light and entertaining read. The film is based on a novel called happiness is a fourletter word by cynthia nozizwe jele. Happiness is a fourletter word 2016 stream and watch. Based on a fiction book of the same name by south african writer cynthia jele, happiness is a four letter word the movie follows the semi high profile lives of 3 suburban women living in a finer lap of luxury with a screaming social class. No quotes approved yet for happiness is a four letter word. As in all countries, there are a variety of lifestyles. Enter your email address below to receive our weekly. Happiness is a fourletter word by cynthia jele i read happiness is a fourletter word 2010 after being very impressed with jeles recent novel the ones with purpose. Happiness is a fourletter word feature film youtube.
Filming of cynthia jeles happiness is a fourletter word. Happiness is a fourletter word 2016 movie moviefone. Happiness is a four letter word kindle edition by jele, cynthia. She is a thirtysomething south african novelist who hails from the beautiful province of mpumalanga. The latest offering, happiness is a fourletter word manages to tick all the right boxes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading happiness is a four letter word. Happiness is a fourletter word, a recent smash hit on south africas box office, is her first feature film. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Happiness is a fourletter word film 2016 based on a fiction book of the same name by south african writer cynthia jele, happiness is a fourletter word the movie follows the semi high profile lives of 3 suburban women living in a finer lap of luxury with a screaming social class. Rewarding for the whole happiness is a four letter word team that great films get a positive response from audiences.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. While the united states is experiencing a new wave of black filmmakers stepping into the fray and garnering recognition, black cinema across the globe is also gaining traction. Happiness is a fourletter word 2016 happiness is a four. With her friends zaza and princess, nandi will have to find out what truly makes her happy and then fight to get it. Happiness is a four letter word from novel to movie. Nandi is on the fast track to being made partner at her law firm and is engaged to emerging entrepreneur, thomas. After 7 years, a group of university friends reunite at an upmarket game lodge in kzn. The lead characters each played their roles with so much conviction.
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