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In the movie La gioia (2025), we meet Gioia, a French literature teacher who has never experienced love except for the suffocating affection from her parents, with whom she still resides. Alessio, one of her students, utilises his body to earn money and support his mother who works as a cashier in a supermarket. A fragile and forbidden connection blossoms between Alessio and Gioia, one that becomes crucial and inexplicably necessary for both individuals.
As Alessio grapples with his yearning for social and personal redemption, he finds himself torn between embracing Gioia's unwavering affection and the self-destructive tendencies that threaten to consume him. His internal battles serve as a silent poison, jeopardising their relationship and ultimately leading to irreversible consequences.
La gioia explores the complexities of human emotions and the destructive power of one's inner struggles, culminating in a poignant tale of love, longing, and the sacrifices we make for those we care about deeply.
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La gioiaRelease Date:
28 Aug 2025Awards:
1 nomination total
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