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The Joyless Economy

202658mMarjorie Conrad

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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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InfidelitySelf EsteemWoman DirectorSelf ReflectionHypnoticCinephileNarrated

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What is The Joyless Economy (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in The Joyless Economy?

The Joyless Economy stars E. Gautier (Narrator). The film was directed by Marjorie Conrad.

How long is The Joyless Economy?

The Joyless Economy has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 2026.

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