JOY: A Film by Julieta Tetelbaum 

Julieta Tetelbaum

Julieta Tetelbaum (Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a neurodivergent queer film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and sculptor based in London. Her multifaceted artistic vision delves into themes such as gender, feminism, childhood, violence, intimacy, functional diversity, and sexuality, consistently pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling and traditional cinematic norms.

Tetelbaum’s short films, including The Misfortune of Femininity (2020), Wake Up! It’s Yesterday (2021), Black Chalk (2022), and Joy (2023), have garnered international acclaim. Her works are part of the esteemed collection of the Library of Congress of Argentina and have been showcased in museums, art galleries, urban spaces, and over 200 international film festivals worldwide.

She shared a special screening with Pedro Almodóvar at Argentina’s Library of Congress, where her film Joy was featured alongside Almodóvar’s Pain and Glory. Her solo exhibitions include a month-long showcase at IA&A Hillyer Gallery in Washington, D.C., and a comprehensive presentation of her filmography at various cinemas worldwide.

Her films have also been exhibited at renowned venues such as the BFI (British Film Institute) in London, the MALBA (Museum of Latin American Art) in Buenos Aires, The National Sawdust in New York, The Swedenborg Society, and Focal Point Gallery, among others. Tetelbaum has collaborated with prominent artists such as Marta Minujín at Frieze New York and Amalia Pica at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

By challenging social norms and urging viewers to question preconceived notions, Tetelbaum’s thought-provoking stories serve as a catalyst for introspection, reflection, empathy, and dialogue. Through her lens, she creates a platform for marginalised voices to be heard, actively confronting societal expectations and embracing a broader understanding of the human experience.