A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
May 30, 2024
Original Title:
L'Arte della Gioia
Genres:
Drama | Romance
Production Companies:
H.T.-Film
Sky
Production Countries:
Italy
Ratings / Certifications:
IT: 6+
Runtime: 316
Born on the 1st of January 1900 in a poor family in rural Sicily, Modesta has pursued 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 leads her to discover and claim the right to pleasure and happiness.
Actor's Assistant:
Simona Taormina
Art Designer:
Luca Merlini
Assistant Director:
Edoardo Francesco Marini
Camera Operator:
Raffaele Massa
Roberto Luzzi
Luigi Andrei
Camera Technician:
Nicola De Pinto
Camera Trainee:
Alessandro Borgia
Stefano D'Angelo
Data Management Technician:
Laura Paciotta
Edoardo Garofalo
Digital Imaging Technician:
Antonio Paolucci
Director:
Valeria Golino
Nicolangelo Gelormini
Director of Photography:
Fabio Cianchetti
Editor:
Giogiò Franchini
Novel:
Goliarda Sapienza
Production Secretary:
Lino Parrino
Screenplay:
Valeria Golino
Script Supervisor:
Cristiana Santaera
Paola Bonelli
Sound Assistant:
Vittoria Tarenzi
Sound Director:
Emanuele Cecere
Sound Recordist:
Francesco Sabez
Video Assist Operator:
Maria Vittoria Piccirillo
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