The Art of Joy (TV series)

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.

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The Art of Joy (TV series)

Cast

The Art of Joy (TV series)

• 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

The Art of Joy (TV series)

<table><thead><tr><th>No. in season</th><th>Title</th><th>Duration</th><th>Original release date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>"Episode 1"</td><td>59 min</td><td>28 February 2025 (2025-02-28)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>"Episode 2"</td><td>47 min</td><td>28 February 2025 (2025-02-28)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>"Episode 3"</td><td>60 min</td><td>7 March 2025 (2025-03-07)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>"Episode 4"</td><td>59 min</td><td>7 March 2025 (2025-03-07)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>"Episode 5"</td><td>55 min</td><td>14 March 2025 (2025-03-14)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>"Episode 6"</td><td>62 min</td><td>14 March 2025 (2025-03-14)</td></tr></tbody></table>

Production

The Art of Joy (TV series)

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.

Release

The Art of Joy (TV series)

The first episode of the series premiered in the Special Screenings section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. 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.

Awards and nominations

The Art of Joy (TV series)

<table><thead><tr><th>Award</th><th>Year</th><th>Category</th><th>Recipient(s)</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>David di Donatello</td><td>2025</td><td>Best Film</td><td>The Art of Joy</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Best Director</td><td>Valeria Golino</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Adapted Screenplay</td><td>Valeria Golino, Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Best Actress</td><td>Tecla Insolia</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Best Supporting Actress</td><td>Valeria Bruni Tedeschi</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Jasmine Trinca</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Guido Caprino</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Casting</td><td>Francesco Vedovati, Anna Maria Sambucco, Massimo Appolloni</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Cinematography</td><td>Fabio Cianchetti</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Production Design</td><td>Luca Merlini, Giulietta Rimoldi</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Costumes</td><td>Maria Rita Barbera</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Make-up</td><td>Maurizio Fazzini</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Editing</td><td>Giogiò Franchini</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Best Visual Effects</td><td>Francesco Niolu, Rodolfo Migliari</td><td>Nominated</td></tr></tbody></table>