The Joy of Life
Synopsis
A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide landmark,” and the story of a butch dyke in San Francisco searching for love and self-discovery. The Joy of Life is a film about landscapes, both physical and emotional.
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Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jenni Olson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenni Olson
- Original Score
- Weldon Kees
- Original Title
- The Joy of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jenni Olson
Jenni Olson
Weldon Kees
Sophie E. Constantinou
Marc Henrich
Tom Rielly
Department Leadership Roster
Jenni Olson
Director
Marc Henrich
Editor
Sophie E. Constantinou
Director of Photography
Jenni Olson
Writer
Weldon Kees
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Joy of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Joy of Life
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What is The Joy of Life about?
A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide landmark,” and the story of a butch dyke in San Francisco searching for love and self-discovery. The Joy of Life is a film about landscapes, both physical and emotional.
Who directed The Joy of Life?
The Joy of Life was directed by Jenni Olson.
Who stars in The Joy of Life?
The principal cast of The Joy of Life includes Harry Dodge, Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
When was The Joy of Life released and how long is it?
The Joy of Life was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Joy of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Joy of Life was composed by Weldon Kees.