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The Art of Joy

The Art of Joy

TV-142024•1h 0m•7.5/10
Drama

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7.5/10(30)

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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Production

Sky Studios, HT Film, Vision Distribution

Language

IT

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 30, 2024

Last Aired

June 13, 2024

Networks

Sky Atlantic

Created By

Valeria Golino, Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2024-05-30
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.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2024-05-30
Modesta tries to get closer to Leonora, but the intimate bond between the two represents a constant threat to the survival of both.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2024-05-30
Welcomed into the villa of Princess Brandiforti, Modesta plays the part of the devoted novice, but an infatuation threatens to ruin her plans.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2024-06-13
Modesta struggles to navigate the pressures of the villa's residents, and is forced to compromise to get what she wants.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2024-06-13
After a moment of serenity, new threats afflict the villa and force Modesta to make difficult choices to avoid being overwhelmed by the Princess.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2024-06-13
Modesta makes an extreme gesture that upsets the life of the villa and forces all its inhabitants to make a new beginning.

Cast

Tecla Insolia

Tecla Insolia

Modesta

Jasmine Trinca

Jasmine Trinca

Madre Superiora Leonora

Guido Caprino

Guido Caprino

Carmine

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Principessa Gaia Brandiforti

Alma Noce

Alma Noce

Beatrice

Giuseppe Spata

Giuseppe Spata

Rocco

Nika Perrone

Nika Perrone

Mena

Viviana Mocciaro

Modesta (bambina)

Antonio De Matteo

Antonio De Matteo

Padre

Alice Canzonieri

Madre

Eleonora De Luca

Eleonora De Luca

Argentovivo

Lollo Franco

Lollo Franco

Antonio

Paola Pace

Paola Pace

Suor Teresa

Mariella Lo Sardo

Mariella Lo Sardo

Suor Costanza

Giovanni Calcagno

Giovanni Calcagno

Mimmo

Erika Bonura

Tina

Alessia Debandi

Ilaria

Vincenzo De Michele

Vincenzo De Michele

Pietro

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