L'arte della gioia (series) (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: The Art of Joy, Sztuka radości, El arte de la felicidad, 歡愉的藝術
Director: Nicolangelo Gelormini, Valeria Golino
Writer: Francesca Marciano, Goliarda Sapienza, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo, Valeria Golino
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive_Producer: Valeria Golino, Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo
Companies: HT Film, Sky Studios, Vision Distribution
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: provocative
Story
L'arte della gioia follows Modesta, a young woman born on New Year's Day 1900 into a poor family in rural Sicily. Driven by her belief in a better life, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and emancipation after leaving her family due to a tragic event. Taken in by a monastery, Modesta's intelligence and stubbornness make her the Mother Superior's protégé. She later arrives at the villa of the Princess of Brandiforti, where she becomes indispensable. Throughout her journey, Modesta experiences personal growth, sexual awakening, and claims her right to pleasure and happiness.
Summary
L'arte della gioia is a provocative Italian drama series directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini and Valeria Golino, set in early 20th-century Sicily. The story revolves around Modesta, a determined young woman born into poverty who defies societal constraints to pursue her dreams. Her journey from rural Sicily to the Princess of Brandiforti's villa explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and women's rights. The series is notable for its exploration of female empowerment and sexual liberation during a period when such topics were largely taboo.