Bhutan, Happiness at All Costs
Synopsis
Bhutan measures happiness through a unique scale while retreating from globalization.
Synopsis
Bhutan is a unique kingdom nestled in the Himalayas, known for its distinctive approach to measuring happiness. The country has established gross national happiness as a constitutional principle, aiming to assess the well-being of its 750,000 inhabitants. Bhutan's retreat from globalization is evident, with strict supervision of the population and the introduction of television only in the 2000s. Additionally, Bhutan is the first country in the world to have banned the sale of cigarettes. This documentary questions whether the happiness measured by this scale truly reflects the lives of its citizens.
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