Little Stabs at Happiness
Little Stabs at Happiness is a collection of silent shorts Jacobs shot from the period of 1959-1963. Jaunty tunes (and a somber reflection) accompany the footage.
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π Film Details
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | Ken Jacobs |
| Runtime | 15 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (17 votes) |
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π¬ MovieFinder's Take
Jacobs constructs a poetic diary from silent footage, relying on rhythm and musical juxtaposition to transform fleeting urban moments into lyrical episodes. The film explores the happiness found in minor, often overlooked gestures.
What lingers after viewing is a heightened sensitivity to the ephemeral beauty of the everyday, a quiet celebration of life's small stabs of joy. β MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ken Jacobs
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Alone, with headphones, allowing the rhythm of images and sound to take over.