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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1.Episode 1
9.030-05-202456mSicily, 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.
2.Episode 2
9.030-05-202444mModesta tries to get closer to Leonora, but the intimate bond between the two represents a constant threat to the survival of both.
3.Episode 3
9.030-05-202456mWelcomed into the villa of Princess Brandiforti, Modesta plays the part of the devoted novice, but an infatuation threatens to ruin her plans.
4.Episode 4
9.013-06-202455mModesta struggles to navigate the pressures of the villa's residents, and is forced to compromise to get what she wants.
5.Episode 5
8.513-06-202451mAfter a moment of serenity, new threats afflict the villa and force Modesta to make difficult choices to avoid being overwhelmed by the Princess.
6.Episode 6
9.013-06-202458mModesta makes an extreme gesture that upsets the life of the villa and forces all its inhabitants to make a new beginning.
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