Wisdom of Happiness

'Sabiduría y felicidad', directed by Philip Delaquis (a director with a long and extensive career in the world of documentaries) and Barbara Miller (also experienced in this type of cinema and nominated several times for Swiss awards), is an intimate and revealing documentary journey that offers a unique window into the thoughts of the Dalai Lama, just as he approaches his 90th birthday. Throughout the film, the Tibetan spiritual leader opens up with a touching sincerity to share his vision on how to live a fulfilling life amidst contemporary chaos. The film raises essential questions: what does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to find inner peace in an increasingly divided and fast-paced world? Through deep and accessible reflections, the Dalai Lama explores themes such as compassion, interdependence, detachment, and the urgent need to cultivate a global ethics based on empathy. The documentary intertwines current testimonies with previously unseen archival footage from the Tibetan government in exile and relies on a contemplative visual narrative that amplifies the human dimension of the message. Produced by Richard Gere, this moving work not only pays tribute to a spiritual legacy but also invites us to rethink our relationship with others and with ourselves in the collective pursuit of lasting happiness.

• Documentary