TV series
The Art of Joy
TV series2024Created by Valeria Golino, Luca Infascelli, Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Stefano SardoIT60 min episodes1 season6 episodesTV seriesAge guide: 18+
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.
★ 7.5/10 · 40 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
Tecla InsoliaModesta
Jasmine TrincaMadre Superiora Leonora
Guido CaprinoCarmine
Valeria Bruni TedeschiPrincipessa Gaia Brandiforti
Alma NoceBeatrice
Giuseppe SpataRocco
Nika PerroneMena- Viviana MocciaroModesta (bambina)
