A Violent Desire for Joy (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, A Violent Desire for Joy is a drama and history film directed by Clément Schneider, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Region of Occitania, France, 1792. As the storm of revolution devastates the country, young monk Gabriel and his companions live peacefully in the Franciscan monastery of Saorge, near the Italian border. But everything changes with the arrival of the beautiful Marianne and a military detachment.
Who’s in it. A Violent Desire for Joy stars Quentin Dolmaire as Gabriel / François, Grace Seri as Marianne, Franc Bruneau as A Peddler and Vincent Maël Cardona as The Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Violent Desire for Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Violent Desire for Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Violent Desire for Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch A Violent Desire for Joy (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Violent Desire for Joy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Violent Desire for Joy worth watching?
- A Violent Desire for Joy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Violent Desire for Joy?
- A Violent Desire for Joy stars Quentin Dolmaire, Grace Seri, Franc Bruneau, Vincent Maël Cardona and Francis Leplay.
- When was A Violent Desire for Joy released?
- A Violent Desire for Joy was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.