The Art of Joy (2024)

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Synopsis

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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provocative.

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Main 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

Official trailer