Inquiring Nuns

Two young nuns explore Chicago, from a supermarket to the Art Institute and in front of churches on Sunday, confronting people with the crucial question, "Are you happy?"

Issues: Religion, Happiness

Headlines

The Pursuit of Happiness and Inquiring Nuns

March 4

To coincide with the DVD release of cinema verite landmark Chronicle of a Summer, Chris Borrelli of The Chicago Tribune interviewed Kartemquin's Gordon Quinn about our 1968 film Inquiring Nuns, which was inspired by Jean Rouch and Edgar Morin's great documentary. Both films form around a crucial question, asked to members of the public: "Are you happy?"

Read "A loaded question for you: Are you happy?" and find out more about how both films continue to inspire a diverse legacy of unusual tributes and cultural influence.

Here are some highlights:

Jean Rouch, Chicago, and Kartemquin

January 23

The story of our first camera

November 19, 2012

A Good Man launches Oak Park "Films for $5ive" series

January 9, 2012

Movie Morlocks love Inquiring Nuns

November 18, 2011

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Chicago, IL

Since 1966

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