The Art of Joy (2024)

Season 1

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.

Released May 30, 2024 14+

Genres: Drama

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Production Companies: Vision Distribution, H.T. Film, Sky Studios

Network: Sky Atlantic

Country: Italy
Languages: Italian

IMDb 1639

7.4

/794/

Trakt

/64/

TMDb

/30/

Letterboxd

3.9

/3618/

Valeria Golino
Director

Tecla Insolia
Modesta

Jasmine Trinca
Madre Superiora Leonora

Guido Caprino
Carmine

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Principessa Gaia Brandiforti

Alma Noce
Beatrice

Giuseppe Spata
Rocco

Nika Perrone
Mena

Viviana Mocciaro
Modesta (bambina)

10.0

S1E1 - Episode 1

Sicily, early 1900s. After a tragedy that leaves her an orphan, Modesta is welcomed into a convent where she becomes the protégé of the Mother Superior.

May 30, 2024, midnight