Gioia (2026)
Original title: La gioia
Gioia is a 2026 Italian-language drama movie directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Valeria Golino, Saul Nanni and Jasmine Trinca.
Gioia is a high school teacher who has never known any other love than the oppressive bond with her own parents, with whom she still lives. One of the students at her school, Alessio, is cashing in on his own body to make a couple of hundred euros to help his mother, a cashier in a supermarket. The relationship that dawns between Gioia and Alessio is forbidden fruit, fragile yet, inexplicably, one they can’t do without. Still, Alessio’s desire to improve his social standing is a silent killer that prevents him from ultimately accepting Gioia’s surprising affection for him. He goes and destroys it all, cancelling the only person who has ever loved him.
Quick answers
What is Gioia about?
Gioia is a high school teacher who has never known any other love than the oppressive bond with her own parents, with whom she still lives. One of the students at her school, Alessio, is cashing in on his own body to make a couple of hundred euros to help his mother, a cashier in a supermarket. The relationship that dawns between Gioia and Alessio is forbidden fruit, fragile yet, inexplicably, one they can’t do without. Still, Alessio’s desire to improve his social standing is a silent killer that prevents him from ultimately accepting Gioia’s surprising affection for him. He goes and destroys it all, cancelling the only person who has ever loved him.
When was Gioia released?
Gioia was released on 12 February 2026.
How long is Gioia?
Gioia runs 1h 48m.
Who made Gioia?
Gioia was directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini.