The Art of Joy
Set in rural Sicily at the start of the 1900s, a determined young woman fights to shape her own life after a tragedy uproots her childhood. Taken in by a monastery and later drawn into aristocratic circles, she pushes against social limits through ambition, self-discovery, and a frank awakening to desire and independence.
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Season 1
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Episode 4
Modesta struggles to navigate the pressures of the villa's residents, and is forced to compromise to get what she wants.
Jun 13, 2024 -
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Episode 5
After a moment of serenity, new threats afflict the villa and force Modesta to make difficult choices to avoid being overwhelmed by the Princess.
Jun 13, 2024 -
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Episode 6
Modesta makes an extreme gesture that upsets the life of the villa and forces all its inhabitants to make a new beginning.
Jun 13, 2024
