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From today, to cinemathe first of two parts of “The art of Joy”, film based on the posthumous novel by Goliard Wisdom with the direction of Valeria Golino, guest today of Daria Bignardi.
The art of joy
The art of joy it’s a novel written by Goliard Wisdom. Initially completed in 1976, the first part was published in 1994 and the complete edition posthumously In the 1998. The text is mainly narrated in the first person by the protagonist Modesta, but sometimes also in the third person, especially in the first part of the novel. There plot revolves around the life of Modest, a Sicilian woman who goes through historical storms and sentimental storms. Protected by an infallible inner talisman called “the art of joy”, Modesta is a vital figure and uncomfortable, powerfully immoral according to common feeling. The novel explores his growth from childhood to adulthood, spanning key years of history of Sicily at the beginning of the twentieth century. The film of Valeria Golino is the cinematic transposition of this literary work.
Valeria Golino
In addition to being an actress, Valeria Golino she confirms herself, with “The art of joy”, as very good director. He was able to create a hypnotic atmosphere on Modesta’s story and his life, told on the big screen.
“The art of joy born as TV series (which will then be broadcast on Sky). After Cannes Film Festival, where there was a preview, it became a film in two parts: the first 3 episodes are released today and remain in theaters until June 13th, when the second part will be out.
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The cast
The art of joy has a cast of talented people actors who interpret the various personages:
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- Tecla Insolia she plays Modesta, a woman with clear ideas since she was little. Unscrupulous, sensual and courageous protagonist of the adventurous story set in Sicily At the beginning of twentieth century, Modesta was in fact born on January 1, 1900, the first day of the new century. She is eager for knowledge, love and freedom, determined to pursue hers happiness without bending to the rules of an oppressive society and patriarchal
- Jasmine Trinca And Leonorathe Mother Superior of convent where Modesta is welcomed while still a child. Thanks to her intelligence, cunning and stubbornness, Modesta becomes her protégé
- Guido Caprino interprets Carmine, the man who manages the lands of the villa dei Brandiforti, where Modesta will be found next
- Valeria Bruno Tedeschi plays the role of Gaia, the princess of the Brandiforti family, another important figure in the protagonist’s life
- Alma Noce And Beatrice, the youngest of the Brandiforti family, led by the princess Gaia
- Giovanni Bagnasco interprets Hippolytus, son of Gaia and only true heir of the Brandiforti
- Giuseppe Spata is Rocco, the Brandiforti driver
In the film, the incessant path of emancipation of Modesta, is accompanied by personal and sexual maturation, as she conquers her right to pleasure and joy day after day.
Who was Goliarda Sapienza?
Goliard Wisdom it was a Writer which was only successful after death, in life she had never been recognized as such. Raised in one family to say the least nonconformist, in a climate of absolute freedom from all social constraints, her father did not even let her attend school to avoid being subjected to various types of impositions. With the director Citto Maselli, life partner, he wrote many screenplays and later began writing books. He had many difficulty personal, it was also quite destitute. In a beautiful interview on RaiPlay, he says, with candor, that he has stolen some jewels to a very rich friend, thinking she wouldn’t notice. And instead she was reported And incarcerated in Rebibbia and was capable, in the book The university of Rebibbia, to tell his experience, the emotions, the fears of those who enter prison for the first time. His novel most famous, The art of joyis now available in cinemas in two parts: the first from today and the second from 13 June.
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