The Joyless Economy
Synopsis
Short film selected for the Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight Lineup. A documentary that explores how a woman's movie collection triggers her infidelity. Created for one viewer—the woman whose confessions are revealed through hypnotic second-person narration. All events and artifacts are presented at a steady, soothing pace.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-16
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DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marjorie Conrad
- Screenplay & Story
- B. Curran, Marjorie Conrad
- Original Title
- The Joyless Economy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marjorie Conrad
B. Curran, Marjorie Conrad
Marjorie Conrad
Marjorie Conrad, John Tuthill
Department Leadership Roster
Marjorie Conrad
Director
B. Curran
Writer
Marjorie Conrad
Writer
Marjorie Conrad
Producer
John Tuthill
Producer
Marjorie Conrad
Editor
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What is The Joyless Economy about?
Short film selected for the Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight Lineup. A documentary that explores how a woman's movie collection triggers her infidelity. Created for one viewer—the woman whose confessions are revealed through hypnotic second-person narration. All events and artifacts are presented at a steady, soothing pace.
Who directed The Joyless Economy?
The Joyless Economy was directed by Marjorie Conrad.
Who stars in The Joyless Economy?
The principal cast of The Joyless Economy includes E. Gautier.
When was The Joyless Economy released and how long is it?
The Joyless Economy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 58m.