The Art of Joy

The Art of Joy

The Art of Joy

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The Art of Joy

2024- 2024

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.3(28 votes)

Returning Series

Drama

Overview

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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Production Companies

Sky Studios

HT Film

Vision Distribution

Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Tecla Insolia

Modesta

Tecla Insolia

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Jasmine Trinca

Madre Superiora Leonora

Jasmine Trinca

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Guido Caprino

Carmine

Guido Caprino

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Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Principessa Gaia Brandiforti

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

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Alma Noce

Beatrice

Alma Noce

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Giuseppe Spata

Rocco

Giuseppe Spata

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Nika Perrone

Mena

Nika Perrone

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Viviana Mocciaro

Modesta (bambina)

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Antonio De Matteo

Padre

Antonio De Matteo

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Alice Canzonieri

Madre

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Eleonora De Luca

Argentovivo

Eleonora De Luca

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Lollo Franco

Antonio

Lollo Franco

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Paola Pace

Suor Teresa

Paola Pace

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Mariella Lo Sardo

Suor Costanza

Mariella Lo Sardo

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Giovanni Calcagno

Mimmo

Giovanni Calcagno

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Erika Bonura

Tina

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Alessia Debandi

Ilaria

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Vincenzo De Michele

Pietro

Vincenzo De Michele

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