What to expect
The Joyless Economy (2026)
The same weekend also brings The Mandalorian and Grogu. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The Joyless Economy opens in theaters on May 21, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 21, 2026
The Joyless Economy
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Documentary
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 Trailer
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Dropped April 16, 2026
The making of it
The history behind The Joyless Economy
Marjorie Conrad directs, with writing credits for B. Curran. The finished film runs 58 minutes.
The lineup
Who you’ll see in the trailer
E. Gautier lead the cast. E. Gautier plays Narrator.
E. Gautier
as Narrator
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The Joyless Economy is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 21, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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E. Gautier lead the cast, directed by Marjorie Conrad.
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