Episode 1
Episode 1
58m9.0 / 10
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.
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TV series
The Art of Joy
2024TV-141 season7.6 / 10
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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Synopsis
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.
Cast, crew and production details
About The Art of Joy
Cast
Tecla InsoliaModesta
Jasmine TrincaMadre Superiora Leonora
Guido CaprinoCarmine
Valeria Bruni TedeschiPrincipessa Gaia Brandiforti
Alma NoceBeatrice
Giuseppe SpataRocco
Nika PerroneMenaViviana MocciaroModesta (bambina)
Credits
- Created by
- Valeria Golino, Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo
- Written by
- Valeria Golino, Luca Infascelli, Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Stefano Sardo
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- Italian
- Original title
- L'arte della gioia
Networks & production
Sky AtlanticItaly
Sky StudiosItaly
HT FilmItaly
Vision DistributionItaly
Themes
provocative
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
46m9.0 / 10
Modesta tries to get closer to Leonora, but the intimate bond between the two represents a constant threat to the survival of both.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
58m9.0 / 10
Welcomed into the villa of Princess Brandiforti, Modesta plays the part of the devoted novice, but an infatuation threatens to ruin her plans.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
57m9.0 / 10
Modesta struggles to navigate the pressures of the villa's residents, and is forced to compromise to get what she wants.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
53m8.5 / 10
After a moment of serenity, new threats afflict the villa and force Modesta to make difficult choices to avoid being overwhelmed by the Princess.
Directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini
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Episode 6
Episode 6
1h 1m9.0 / 10Finale
Modesta makes an extreme gesture that upsets the life of the villa and forces all its inhabitants to make a new beginning.
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