Joy

About Joy

Joy is a journey through the mind of a 65-year-old autistic lesbian who's addicted to sugar and can't stop thinking about her ex-girlfriend from youth. She lives with her partner—a mannequin that she's built to look like her ex.

Joy (2023) is a film directed by Julieta Tetelbaum. At 11 minutes long, it arrived in June 2023.

Its themes are mental health, autism, neurodivergent, and LGBT.

Cindy Keiter and Luciana Grasso lead the cast. The screenplay is by Julieta Tetelbaum.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Saltburn, and Heartstopper Forever make useful companions to Joy.