Plot — What is Happiness Is a Warm Gun about?
Petra Kelly, the 1980s 'green queen' and peace activist, is shot in her sleep by her lover and political ally, former West German army general Gert Bastian. He kills himself shortly afterwards. Was it murder, or did she want that shot? What happens to Petra, from the time Gert's bullet enters her skull to the moment it lodges in her brain and she dies? She experiences a flash-forward to the present time and wakes up in the glassy transit zone of an international airport. On her trip through this modern purgatory, Petra struggles to unravel the meaning of the shot together with Gert and other figures from her life. In the explosive moment between life and death, she recognizes the force of her most absolute desires.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 3 votes) |
Happiness Is a Warm Gun — FAQ
Is Happiness Is a Warm Gun worth watching? Happiness Is a Warm Gun holds a 6.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. Petra Kelly, the 1980s 'green queen' and peace activist, is shot in her sleep by her lover and political ally, former West German army general Gert Bastian. He kills himself shortly afterwards. Was it murder, or did she
Who directed Happiness Is a Warm Gun? Directed by Thomas Imbach.
Who is in the cast of Happiness Is a Warm Gun? It stars Linda Olsansky, Herbert Fritsch.
Where can I stream Happiness Is a Warm Gun? You can stream Happiness Is a Warm Gun on DocAlliance Films. Availability may vary by region.
When did Happiness Is a Warm Gun release? It released in 2001.
