Series synopsis
The Art of Joy, also known as L'arte della gioia is an Italian drama television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on May 30, 2024. It was created by Valeria Golino, Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo. It stars Tecla Insolia, Jasmine Trinca, Guido Caprino and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.
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 emanc ...
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Tecla Insolia as Modesta
- Jasmine Trinca as Madre Superiora Leonora
- Guido Caprino as Carmine
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
- Alma Noce as Beatrice
- Giuseppe Spata as Rocco
- Nika Perrone as Mena
- Viviana Mocciaro as Modesta (bambina)
Supporting cast
- Antonio De Matteo as Padre
- Alice Canzonieri as Madre
- Eleonora De Luca as Argentovivo
- Lollo Franco as Antonio
- Paola Pace as Suor Teresa
- Mariella Lo Sardo as Suor Costanza
- Giovanni Calcagno as Mimmo
- Erika Bonura as Tina
- Alessia Debandi as Ilaria
- Vincenzo De Michele as Pietro
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 30, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
May 30, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Modesta tries to get closer to Leonora, but the intimate bond between the two represents a constant threat to the survival of both. |
May 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Welcomed into the villa of Princess Brandiforti, Modesta plays the part of the devoted novice, but an infatuation threatens to ruin her plans. |
May 30, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 30, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2024 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |