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'Happiness': Arte France-Iran Series Is Deadline's Global Breakout
- Happiness, a Franco-Iranian Arte short-form series, is gaining attention as a global breakout.
- Season 2 of Happiness expands from Iran to France, premiering soon after Season 1 drew millions of views.
- The series originated on social media before being picked up by Arte, with millions of views across multiple platforms.
- Pouria Takavar developed Happiness from a teen-focused documentary into a cross-border coming-of-age story.
- Season 2 shifts the narrative to France as Shadi navigates adaptation and loneliness.
- The production faced delays due to Covid-19 and external events before finalizing Season 2.
- The show spotlights Iranian teenagers as universal, not defined solely by their birthplace.
- Arte and La Onda Productions are the main producers behind Happiness.
- The second season introduces new characters and expands the ensemble.
- The article notes the dream of eventually filming Happiness in Iran if conditions allow.
- The program positions Happiness as part of Deadline's Global Breakouts series highlighting regional hits.
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