The Art of Joy (2024)
Original title: L'arte della gioia
The Art of Joy is a 2024 Italian-language drama series created by Valeria Golino and Valia Santella. It stars Tecla Insolia, Jasmine Trinca and Guido Caprino.
Born on the 1st of January 1900 in a poor family in rural Sicily, Modesta pursues happiness since her childhood without falling victim to the constraints of society. After a tragic event that takes her away from her family, Modesta is welcomed into a monastery, where she becomes the Mother Superior’s protégé thanks to her intelligence and stubbornness. Later, she arrives at the villa belonging to the Princess of Brandiforti, where she makes herself indispensable. This relentless process of emancipation goes along with a journey of personal growth and sexual awakening, which lead her to discover and claim the right to pleasure and happiness.
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What is The Art of Joy about?
Born on the 1st of January 1900 in a poor family in rural Sicily, Modesta pursues happiness since her childhood without falling victim to the constraints of society. After a tragic event that takes her away from her family, Modesta is welcomed into a monastery, where she becomes the Mother Superior’s protégé thanks to her intelligence and stubbornness. Later, she arrives at the villa belonging to the Princess of Brandiforti, where she makes herself indispensable. This relentless process of emancipation goes along with a journey of personal growth and sexual awakening, which lead her to discover and claim the right to pleasure and happiness.
When was The Art of Joy released?
The Art of Joy was released on 30 May 2024.
How many episodes does The Art of Joy have?
The Art of Joy has 6 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The Art of Joy?
The Art of Joy was created by Valeria Golino, Valia Santella and Francesca Marciano.
Cast
- Tecla Insolia as Modesta
- Jasmine Trinca as Madre Superiora Leonora
- Guido Caprino as Carmine
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
- Alma Noce as Beatrice
- Giuseppe Spata as Rocco
- Nika Perrone as Mena
- Viviana Mocciaro as Modesta (bambina)
- Antonio De Matteo as Padre
- Alice Canzonieri as Madre
- Eleonora De Luca as Argentovivo
- Lollo Franco as Antonio