The Art of Joy

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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  Tecla Insolia

  Modesta
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  Jasmine Trinca

  Madre Superiora Leonora
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  Guido Caprino

  Carmine
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  Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

  Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
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  Alma Noce

  Beatrice
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  Giuseppe Spata

  Rocco
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  Nika Perrone

  Mena
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  Antonio De Matteo

  Padre
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  Eleonora De Luca

  Argentovivo
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  Lollo Franco

  Antonio