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1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Brussel

  • Istituto Italiano di Cultura

    • 19:00

About

Gioia, a high school teacher, forms a forbidden relationship with Alessio, a seventeen-year-old student who sells his body to help his mother.

Gioia (Valeria Golino) teaches at a high school and has never known love other than the oppressive bond with her parents, with whom she still lives. Among her students is Alessio (Saul Nanni), a seventeen-year-old who earns money with his body to help his mother, a supermarket cashier. A forbidden, fragile relationship develops between Gioia and Alessio, one that both seem unable to do without. The cast also includes Jasmine Trinca, Francesco Colella, Betti Pedrazzi, Gianni Bissacca, Laura Mazzi and Anita Fiorello.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Valeria Golinoas Gioia
  • Saul Nannias Alessio
  • Jasmine Trincaas Carla
  • Francesco Colellaas Cosimo
  • Betti Pedrazzias Gisella
  • Gianni Bissaccaas Professore di Filosofia
  • Laura Mazzias Paola
  • Anita Fiorello
  • Gilda Postiglione Turco
  • Andrea Vasone

Photos: TMDB

Director
Nicolangelo Gelormini
Written by
Giuliano Scarpinato, Benedetta Mori, Gioia Salvatori
Countries
Italy
Studios
HT Film, Vision Distribution, Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Indigo Film, MiC, Sky

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 48 minutes
Language
Italian
In Belgian cinemas
From 12 November 2026

Questions

How long is Gioia?

1 hour 48 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 8 minutes.

Where can I see Gioia?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Gioia in?

Gioia is in Italian. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.

Who is in Gioia?

Valeria Golino plays Gioia, with Saul Nanni, Jasmine Trinca, Francesco Colella, Betti Pedrazzi and Gianni Bissacca.

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