Joy
Synopsis
Close to paying off her debts, a Nigerian sex worker in Austria coaches a reluctant novice, and assesses the risks of taking a faster path to freedom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Joy - Festival-TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-04
Top Cast
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Joy
Precious Mariam Sanusi
Precious
Angela Ekeleme
Madame
Gift Igweh
Sandra John
Chika Kipo
Ella Osagie
Eziza Isibor
Juju Priest
Glory Aghastmwan
Girl at the Juju Ritual
Ernest Omachugbo
Black Boys
Iwunnah Everlyn Nkechi
Hair Stylists
Joy Utomi
Hair Stylists
Jane Okoh
Joy's Daughter
Jane Smith
Foster Mother
Swantje Beckmann
Joy's Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sudabeh Mortezai
- Screenplay & Story
- Sudabeh Mortezai
- Original Score
- Thomas Höhl
- Original Title
- Joy
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- FreibeuterFilm, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sudabeh Mortezai
Sudabeh Mortezai
Thomas Höhl
Klemens Hufnagl
Oliver Neumann
Oliver Neumann, Sabine Moser
Department Leadership Roster
Sudabeh Mortezai
Director
Sudabeh Mortezai
Writer
Oliver Neumann
Producer
Sabine Moser
Producer
Klemens Hufnagl
Director of Photography
Oliver Neumann
Editor
Thomas Höhl
Original Music Composer
Carola Pizzini
Costume Design
Julia Libiseller
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joy about?
Close to paying off her debts, a Nigerian sex worker in Austria coaches a reluctant novice, and assesses the risks of taking a faster path to freedom.
Who directed Joy?
Joy was directed by Sudabeh Mortezai.
Who stars in Joy?
The principal cast of Joy includes Anwulika Alphonsus, Precious Mariam Sanusi, Angela Ekeleme, Gift Igweh, Sandra John.
When was Joy released and how long is it?
Joy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joy was composed by Thomas Höhl.