Gioia
La gioia
Synopsis
Gioia is a high school teacher who has never known any other love than the oppressive bond with her own parents, with whom she still lives. One of the students at her school, Alessio, is cashing in on his own body to make a couple of hundred euros to help his mother, a cashier in a supermarket. The relationship that dawns between Gioia and Alessio is forbidden fruit, fragile yet, inexplicably, one they can’t do without. Still, Alessio’s desire to improve his social standing is a silent killer that prevents him from ultimately accepting Gioia’s surprising affection for him. He goes and destroys it all, cancelling the only person who has ever loved him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Giornate degli Autori
Festival / Special Debut
September 3, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolangelo Gelormini
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuliano Scarpinato, Benedetta Mori
- Original Score
- Tóti Guðnason
- Original Title
- La gioia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- HT Film, Vision Distribution, Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Indigo Film, MiC, Sky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolangelo Gelormini
Giuliano Scarpinato, Benedetta Mori, Gioia Salvatori
Tóti Guðnason
Gianluca Palma
Chiara Vullo
Viola Prestieri, Valeria Golino, Nicola Giuliano
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolangelo Gelormini
Director
Giuliano Scarpinato
Screenplay
Benedetta Mori
Screenplay
Gianluca Palma
Director of Photography
Chiara Vullo
Editor
Eugenia F. Di Napoli
Production Design
Viola Prestieri
Producer
Valeria Golino
Producer
Tóti Guðnason
Original Music Composer
Nicola Giuliano
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Drug Consumption • Sexuality
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gioia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gioia about?
Gioia is a high school teacher who has never known any other love than the oppressive bond with her own parents, with whom she still lives. One of the students at her school, Alessio, is cashing in on his own body to make a couple of hundred euros to help his mother, a cashier in a supermarket. The relationship that dawns between Gioia and Alessio is forbidden fruit, fragile yet, inexplicably, one they can’t do without. Still, Alessio’s desire to improve his social standing is a silent killer that prevents him from ultimately accepting Gioia’s surprising affection for him. He goes and destroys it all, cancelling the only person who has ever loved him.
Who directed Gioia?
Gioia was directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini.
Who stars in Gioia?
The principal cast of Gioia includes Valeria Golino, Saul Nanni, Jasmine Trinca, Francesco Colella, Betti Pedrazzi.
When was Gioia released and how long is it?
Gioia was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Gioia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gioia was composed by Tóti Guðnason.
Is Gioia based on a book or true story?
Gioia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giuliano Scarpinato", Novel: "Gioia Salvatori".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gioia?
Gioia holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).