kilkennybookcentre.com – Claude Lelouch’s Happy New Year (original title: La bonne annĂ©e) is a charming French crime caper that blends romance, humor, and a touch of nostalgia. Released in 1973, the film stars Lino Ventura as a charismatic gangster who, upon his release from prison, embarks on a daring heist while simultaneously rekindling a love …