TV Series
The Art of Joy
20241 season★ 7.5Drama
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.
Director
- Valeria Golino
Creators / Writers
- Valeria Golino
- Luca Infascelli
- Francesca Marciano
- Valia Santella
- Stefano Sardo
Producers
- Viola Prestieri
- Sonia Rovai · Executive Producer
- Erica Negri · Executive Producer
- Valerio Golino · Executive Producer
- Gennaro Formisano · Executive Producer
Where to watch
Region: GB · via JustWatch / TMDB
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Top cast
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
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Viviana Mocciaro
Modesta (bambina)
Antonio De Matteo
Padre
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Alice Canzonieri
Madre
Eleonora De Luca
Argentovivo
Lollo Franco
Antonio
