The Joy of Life
A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide landmark,” and the story of a butch dyke in San Francisco searching for love and self-discovery. The Joy of Life is a film about landscapes, both physical and emotional.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Jenni Olson |
| Runtime | 65 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.6/10 (7 votes) |
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The Joy of Life is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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