The Joyless Economy
Director: Marjorie Conrad
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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The Joyless Economy (2026) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 58min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Joyless Economy runs 58 minutes (58min).
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The Joyless Economy was released in 2026.
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