The Art of Joy (TV series)
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| Italian | L'arte della gioia |
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Art of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza |
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| Composer | Tóti Guðnason |
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| Original language | Italian |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Fabio Cianchetti |
| Editor | Giogiò Franchini |
| Running time | 47–62 minutes |
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| Network | Sky Atlantic |
| Release | 28 February – 14 March 2025 |
The Art of Joy (Italian: L'arte della gioia) is a 2025 six-part television drama based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Goliarda Sapienza. It aired on Sky Atlantic from 28 February to 14 March 2025.
Cast
- Tecla Insolia as Modesta Spataro
- Viviana Mocciaro as young Modesta
- Jasmine Trinca as Mother Leonora
- Antonio De Matteo as father
- Alice Canzonieri as mother
- Erika Bonura as Tina
- Mariella Lo Sardo as Sister Costanza
- Giovanni Calcagno as Mimmo
- Alessia Debandi as Ilaria
- Paola Pace as Sister Teresa
- Giuseppe Spata as Rocco
- Lollo Franco as Antonio
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Gaia Brandiforti
- Guido Caprino as Carmine
- Alma Noce as Beatrice Brandiforti
- Eleonora De Luca as Argentovivo
- Vincenzo De Michele as Pietro
Episodes
| No. in season | Title | Duration | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 59 min | 28 February 2025 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 47 min | 28 February 2025 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 60 min | 7 March 2025 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 59 min | 7 March 2025 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 55 min | 14 March 2025 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 62 min | 14 March 2025 |
Production
The series was shot in Catania, Cefalù, and Bagheria. The interiors of the convent were shot at Castello Orsini-Odescalchi in Bracciano, while the exteriors were shot at a former convent near Corleone.[1]
Release
The first episode of the series premiered in the Special Screenings section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3] The miniseries was released in Italian cinemas in two parts, on 30 May and 13 June 2024; its theatrical release allowed it to be eligible for the David di Donatello Awards in its film categories.[4][5]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| David di Donatello | 2025 | Best Film | The Art of Joy | Nominated | [6][7] |
| Best Director | Valeria Golino | Nominated | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Valeria Golino, Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Tecla Insolia | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Valeria Bruni Tedeschi | Won | |||
| Jasmine Trinca | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Guido Caprino | Nominated | |||
| Best Casting | Francesco Vedovati, Anna Maria Sambucco, Massimo Appolloni | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Fabio Cianchetti | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Luca Merlini, Giulietta Rimoldi | Nominated | |||
| Best Costumes | Maria Rita Barbera | Nominated | |||
| Best Make-up | Maurizio Fazzini | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Giogiò Franchini | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Francesco Niolu, Rodolfo Migliari | Nominated |
References
- ^ Bordino, Margherita (25 May 2024). "Sul set de "L'arte della Gioia": dov'è stata girata la serie TV di Valeria Golino?". Elle Decor (in Italian). Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (26 April 2024). "Valeria Golino Masterclass, Claude Barras' 'Sauvages' & Daniel Burman's 'Transmitzvah' Added To Cannes Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ De Marco, Camillo (2 May 2024). "Valeria Golino's series The Art of Joy to debut in Cannes". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ Moretto, Maria (9 April 2025). "Ai David di Donatello 2025 è in nomination anche L'arte della gioia, ma quando la serie è diventata un film?". GQ Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Castagna, Manlio (11 April 2025). "L'arte della polemica: gioie e dolori del David di Donatello". Cinecittà News (in Italian). Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (7 April 2025). "'Parthenope' & 'The Great Ambition' Lead Italian David Di Donatello Nominations – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (7 May 2025). "David Di Donatellos: 'Vermiglio' Wins Best Film & Director As Timothée Chalamet Feted With Honorary Award". Deadline. Retrieved 8 May 2025.