Gioia

Gioia follows a high school teacher who lives with her parents under an oppressive emotional bond. She develops a forbidden and fragile relationship with Alessio, a student who sells his body to provide financial help to his mother. While the connection becomes essential for both, Alessio's drive for social advancement creates a conflict that prevents him from accepting the teacher's affection, ultimately leading him to destroy the bond.

The drama was directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini, following his 2024 film L'Arte della Gioia pt 1. The screenplay was written by Giuliano Scarpinato and Benedetta Mori, with Valeria Golino serving as a producer. The film stars Valeria Golino as Gioia and Saul Nanni as Alessio, with supporting roles played by Jasmine Trinca, Francesco Colella, Betti Pedrazzi, and Gianni Bissacca.

Produced in Italy by companies including Indigo Film and Vision Distribution, the film has a runtime of 108 minutes. Since its release in February 2026, it has received a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB based on 36 votes.