: Produced by the Neapolitan studio Mad Entertainment , the film uses a 2D/3D hybrid animation style to create a dreamlike atmosphere that mirrors Sergio's internal state.
: A central motif is a radio program titled The Art of Happiness , which broadcasts philosophical inquiries that force Sergio to reconsider his outlook on life and his connection to the past. Artistic and Technical Highlights L_arte_della_felicit_2013_HD_-_Altadefinizione01
(The Art of Happiness) is a 2013 Italian adult animated drama that marked the visionary directorial debut of Alessandro Rak . : Produced by the Neapolitan studio Mad Entertainment
: Music is an essential "character" in the film, featuring a score that blends classical piano with the contemporary Neapolitan music scene. : Music is an essential "character" in the
Set against the backdrop of a melancholic, rain-soaked Naples, the film follows , a former talented pianist who has resigned himself to working as a taxi driver. Struggling with the death of his brother, Alfredo—who left for Tibet ten years prior to pursue Buddhism—Sergio navigates a city overflowing with "sadness and garbage" while wrestling with his own sense of abandonment and existential despair. Key Narrative & Themes