

The Art of Joy
L'arte della gioia
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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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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Sky Studios
HT Film
Vision Distribution
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Sonia Rovai
Erica Negri
Valerio Golino
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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)

Antonio De Matteo
Padre
Alice Canzonieri
Madre

Eleonora De Luca
Argentovivo

Lollo Franco
Antonio









