'Happy End' trivia and fun facts

Admiration

Michael Haneke considers Trintignant one of his all time favorite actors (along side with Marlon Brando).

Loyal follower

The actor Jean-Louis Trintignant has been retired since 2003, but that has not prevented him from participating in this new film by Haneke, since he considers him the best cinematographer of the moment. Trintignant will accept any role in one of his films and Haneke, who considers him one of his favorite actors, is really happy to have him around.

Haneke

The longest wait for a Michael Haneke film: 5 years.

Collaboration II

Fourth collaboration between Michael Haneke and Isabelle Huppert.

Collaboration

Second collaboration between Michael Haneke and Jean-Louis Trintignant