🎬 Documentary

The Joyless Economy

2026 58m Dir. Marjorie Conrad

About this movie

Short film selected for the Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight Lineup. A documentary that explores how a woman's movie collection triggers her infidelity. Created for one viewer—the woman whose confessions are revealed through hypnotic second-person narration. All events and artifacts are presented at a steady, soothing pace.

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Year

2026

Runtime

58m

Genre

Documentary

Director

Marjorie Conrad

Language

EN

Cast

🎭 Documentary 🎬 Marjorie Conrad 👤 E. Gautier

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Questions about The Joyless Economy

How long is The Joyless Economy?

The Joyless Economy has a runtime of 58m ( and 58 minutes).

Who directed The Joyless Economy?

The Joyless Economy was directed by Marjorie Conrad and released in 2026.

What genre is The Joyless Economy?

The Joyless Economy is a Documentary film (2026).

Who stars in The Joyless Economy?

The cast of The Joyless Economy includes E. Gautier.

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