TV series
The Art of Joy
2024, Italian, on Sky Atlantic . Created by Valeria Golino & Valia Santella & Francesca Marciano.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2024
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 13 June 2024
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Valeria GolinoCreator
- Valia SantellaCreator
- Francesca MarcianoCreator
- Luca InfascelliCreator
- Stefano SardoCreator
- Tecla InsoliaModesta · 6 ep
- Jasmine TrincaMadre Superiora Leonora · 6 ep
- Guido CaprinoCarmine · 6 ep
- Valeria Bruni TedeschiPrincipessa Gaia Brandiforti · 6 ep
- Alma NoceBeatrice · 6 ep
- Giuseppe SpataRocco · 6 ep
- Nika PerroneMena · 6 ep
- Viviana MocciaroModesta (bambina) · 6 ep
- Antonio De MatteoPadre · 6 ep
- Alice CanzonieriMadre · 6 ep
- Eleonora De LucaArgentovivo · 6 ep
- Lollo FrancoAntonio · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 May 2024
- Last aired
- 13 June 2024
- Network
- Sky Atlantic
- Original title
- L'arte della gioia
- Language
- Italian
- Country
- Italy
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What The Art of Joy is based on
The Art of Joy is based on The Art of Joy (1998) by Goliarda Sapienza.
1998
The Art of Joy
By Goliarda Sapienza
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Art of Joy: quick answers
Is The Art of Joy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Art of Joy are there?
The Art of Joy has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Art of Joy finished?
Yes. The Art of Joy ended in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Art of Joy on?
The Art of Joy isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Art of Joy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Art of Joy is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Art of Joy?
If you liked The Art of Joy, try Julia, Homecoming, Matlock.
Who created The Art of Joy?
The Art of Joy was created by Valeria Golino and Valia Santella and Francesca Marciano and Luca Infascelli and Stefano Sardo and stars Tecla Insolia, Jasmine Trinca, Guido Caprino.
What is The Art of Joy based on?
The Art of Joy is based on The Art of Joy (1998) by Goliarda Sapienza.