The Art of Joy (2024)

  • NR
  • 05/22/2024 (FR)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 5h 16m

Overview

Born on the 1st of January 1900 in a poor family in rural Sicily, Modesta has pursued 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 leads her to discover and claim the right to pleasure and happiness.

Valeria Golino

Director, Screenplay

Nicolangelo Gelormini

Director

Goliarda Sapienza

Novel

Cast

Tecla Insolia's headshot

Tecla Insolia

Modesta
Jasmine Trinca's headshot

Jasmine Trinca

Madre Leonora
Alma Noce's headshot

Alma Noce

Beatrice "Cavallina" Brandiforti
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's headshot

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
Eleonora De Luca's headshot

Eleonora De Luca

Argento Vivo
Giuseppe Spata's headshot

Giuseppe Spata

Rocco
Guido Caprino's headshot

Guido Caprino

Carmine
Antonio De Matteo's headshot

Antonio De Matteo

Padre di Modesta

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