Happy Anniversary (1963)

Heureux Anniversaire is a 1962 French short comedy film directed by Pierre Étaix. While his wife impatiently waits and gets drunk, a husband tries to get the appropriate anniversary gifts and fight his way home through traffic in time for their celebratory lunch. It won an Oscar in 1963 for Best Short Subject.

Released June 20, 1963 12 min None+

Genres: Action, Comedy, Short

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