---
title: 'The Joy of Life (2005)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Jenni Olson'
released: '2005-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 65
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-joy-of-life-2005'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436457/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Joy of Life (2005)

2005 · 65 min · United States


## Synopsis

The Joy of Life is a 2005 experimental landscape documentary film by filmmaker Jenni Olson about the history of suicide at the Golden Gate Bridge, and the adventures of a butch lesbian in San Francisco, California. Following its January 2005 premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, the film played a pivotal role in renewing debate about the need for a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge and garnered praise and awards for its unique filmmaking style.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Jenni Olson](https://cinepixo.com/people/jenni-olson)
- **Screenplay:** [Jenni Olson](https://cinepixo.com/people/jenni-olson)

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