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The Art of Joy
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The Art of Joy

2024-05-30 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama

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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Creators
Valeria Golino, Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo
Production companies
HT Film, Vision Distribution, Sky Studios, Sky Italia
Countries
Italy
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Tecla InsoliaTecla InsoliaModesta
Jasmine TrincaJasmine TrincaMadre Superiora Leonora
Guido CaprinoGuido CaprinoCarmine
Valeria Bruni TedeschiValeria Bruni TedeschiPrincipessa Gaia Brandiforti
Alma NoceAlma NoceBeatrice
Giuseppe SpataGiuseppe SpataRocco
Nika PerroneNika PerroneMena
Viviana MocciaroModesta (bambina)
Antonio De MatteoAntonio De MatteoPadre
Alice CanzonieriMadre
Eleonora De LucaEleonora De LucaArgentovivo
Lollo FrancoLollo FrancoAntonio
Paola PacePaola PaceSuor Teresa
Mariella Lo SardoMariella Lo SardoSuor Costanza
Giovanni CalcagnoGiovanni CalcagnoMimmo
Erika BonuraTina
Alessia DebandiIlaria
Vincenzo De MicheleVincenzo De MichelePietro

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