Valeria Golino at Cannes: “My daring and liberated Art of Joy”

Last Updated: May 22, 2024

This article talks about the character Modesta, a rebellious and ambitious girl from Goliarda Sapienza’s novel “L’arte della gioia”. The novel has become a bestseller and is now being adapted into a TV series. The series, starring Jasmine Trinca and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, explores themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The director, Valeria Golino, describes Modesta as a complex and unconventional female character that goes beyond traditional archetypes. The series is seen as a symbol of women empowerment and emancipation. It is set in historical Sicily and portrays a changing society and the struggle for freedom and self-determination.