7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Art of Joy (2024)
The Art of Joy (2024)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Not Rated
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly champions female emancipation and liberation from patriarchal societal constraints, exploring themes of sexual freedom and individual self-determination, which are core tenets of progressive ideology.
Due to the limited information available regarding the movie's plot, character details, and thematic content, a comprehensive evaluation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion characteristics cannot be accurately performed. While the cast names suggest a traditional European ensemble, the narrative framing of identities and DEI themes remains unknown.
Secondary
The film, based on Goliarda Sapienza's novel, portrays Christianity (specifically Catholicism) in a negative light. It depicts the Church's institutions and dogma as oppressive and hypocritical, with the protagonist rebelling against its constraints in her pursuit of freedom and self-discovery.
Due to the complete absence of specific plot details or character information related to LGBTQ+ themes, it is not possible to evaluate the film's portrayal of such characters or themes. Further information is required to make an accurate assessment of its net impact.
Currently, there is insufficient information regarding the plot, characters, or themes of 'The Art of Joy, 2024' to evaluate its portrayal of transsexual individuals. Without details on character arcs or story plots, a definitive assessment of positive, negative, or neutral impact cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information does not include details about the film's source material or specific character roles, making it impossible to determine if any characters were canonically established with a different gender than their on-screen portrayal.
The film is an adaptation of an Italian novel set in Sicily, featuring characters implicitly or explicitly depicted as white. The main cast members are all white, aligning with the source material's context and character portrayals.
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7.5
7.5
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