Joy Is the Acid Test
A Alegria é a Prova dos Nove
Synopsis
A film about love, also a memoir, about the trip made in the 1970s to Morocco by Jarda Ícone, an artist, sexologist, and octogenarian rocker, as she defines herself, and Lírio Terron, a human rights activist. In fact, a journey that is not over in their lives. Jarda Icon teaches classes on how women can obtain their own orgasm. With her group of disciples and friends Ana Brasil, Sheyla Fernanda, Caroline Sylvie and Lakshmi she develops self-sustainable feminist and artistic projects. The film is political, but not at all politicized in the traditional sense. It is an ode to the underground and counterculture movements, it is a hymn to freedom, and its title is also a tribute to Oswald d Andrade, one of the main names in Brazilian modernism.
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Helena Ignez
Jarda Ícone
Ney Matogrosso
Lírio
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Ana Brasil
Barbara Vida
Sheyla Fernanda
Michele Matalon
Caroline Sylvie
André Guerreiro Lopes
Antônio
Djin Sganzerla
Jarda Ícone Jovem
Negro Leo
Padre Lúcio
Lorena Da Silva
Ana Luisa Escorel
Fernanda D'Umbra
Baby Ring
Mario Bortolotto
Marião
Fransérgio Araújo
Escovado
Julia Katharine
Katharine
Guilherme Leme
Militar
Danielly O.M.M
Lakshimi
Vera Valdez
Jade
Eduardo Chagas
Ernesto
Marcela Chamlian
Josette
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra de Cinema de Tiradentes
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helena Ignez
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena Ignez
- Original Title
- A Alegria é a Prova dos Nove
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Mercúrio Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Ignez
Helena Ignez
Toni Nogueira, Matheus da Rocha Pereira, Mirrah da Silva, Flora Dias, Lucas Eskinazi
Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
Michele Matalon, Helena Ignez
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Ignez
Director
Toni Nogueira
Director of Photography
Matheus da Rocha Pereira
Director of Photography
Mirrah da Silva
Director of Photography
Michele Matalon
Producer
Flora Dias
Director of Photography
Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
Editor
Lucas Eskinazi
Director of Photography
Sônia Ushiyama
Costume Design
Helena Ignez
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Joy Is the Acid Test.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy Is the Acid Test
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joy Is the Acid Test about?
A film about love, also a memoir, about the trip made in the 1970s to Morocco by Jarda Ícone, an artist, sexologist, and octogenarian rocker, as she defines herself, and Lírio Terron, a human rights activist. In fact, a journey that is not over in their lives. Jarda Icon teaches classes on how women can obtain their own orgasm. With her group of disciples and friends Ana Brasil, Sheyla Fernanda, Caroline Sylvie and Lakshmi she develops self-sustainable feminist and artistic projects. The film is political, but not at all politicized in the traditional sense. It is an ode to the underground and counterculture movements, it is a hymn to freedom, and its title is also a tribute to Oswald d Andrade, one of the main names in Brazilian modernism.
Who directed Joy Is the Acid Test?
Joy Is the Acid Test was directed by Helena Ignez.
Who stars in Joy Is the Acid Test?
The principal cast of Joy Is the Acid Test includes Helena Ignez, Ney Matogrosso, Thaís de Almeida Prado, Barbara Vida, Michele Matalon.
When was Joy Is the Acid Test released and how long is it?
Joy Is the Acid Test was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.