Joy Is the Acid Test
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Joy Is the Acid Test is a drama film. directed by Helena Ignez.
Starring Helena Ignez, Ney Matogrosso, and Thaís de Almeida Prado
Synopsis
A film about love, also a memoir, about the trip made in the 1970s to Morocco by Jarda Ícone, an artist, sexologist, and octogenarian rocker, as she defines herself, and Lírio Terron, a human rights activist. In fact, a journey that is not over in their lives. Jarda Icon teaches classes on how women can obtain their own orgasm. With her group of disciples and friends Ana Brasil, Sheyla Fernanda, Caroline Sylvie and Lakshmi she develops self-sustainable feminist and artistic projects. The film is political, but not at all politicized in the traditional sense. It is an ode to the underground and counterculture movements, it is a hymn to freedom, and its title is also a tribute to Oswald d Andrade, one of the main names in Brazilian modernism.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Helena Ignez
as Jarda Ícone
Ney Matogrosso
as Lírio
Thaís de Almeida Prado
as Ana Brasil
Barbara Vida
as Sheyla Fernanda
Michele Matalon
as Caroline Sylvie
André Guerreiro Lopes
as Antônio
Djin Sganzerla
as Jarda Ícone Jovem
Negro Leo
as Padre Lúcio
Lorena Da Silva
as Ana Luisa Escorel
Fernanda D'Umbra
as Baby Ring
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Mercúrio Produções
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy Is the Acid Test about?
A film about love, also a memoir, about the trip made in the 1970s to Morocco by Jarda Ícone, an artist, sexologist, and octogenarian rocker, as she defines herself, and Lírio Terron, a human rig...
Who directed Joy Is the Acid Test?
Joy Is the Acid Test was directed by Helena Ignez.
How long is Joy Is the Acid Test?
Joy Is the Acid Test has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Joy Is the Acid Test released?
Joy Is the Acid Test was released on January 23, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joy Is the Acid Test?
The main cast of Joy Is the Acid Test includes Helena Ignez, Ney Matogrosso, Thaís de Almeida Prado, Barbara Vida, Michele Matalon.