Accord Perdu

'What am I worth?'

It's always fascinating to find out the origins of nude scenes. Sometimes, they're an important part of the story, other times, they're included to grab some attention and promotion.  I've read stories of films where initially no nudity was planned.  Then, during the filming process, the studio asks for a little showing of skin if they feel the 'story' won't sell the movie on it's own.

When it comes to on-screen nudity, there is a history of calling all skin scenes as gratuitous nudity.  This of course has happened, especially with women, but I would argue almost everything in a movie, (music, violence, action) is gratuitous.  Producers do whatever it takes to get butts in seats, including exposing a little skin.  It's fascinating then when a writer or director adds a nude scene for a character they themself are playing.

In the 2023 short Accord Perdu, writer and director plays Yann Jeannotin plays Félix, a character struggling to find work. Félix finds himself dependent on his partner Max, to pay the bills. Struggling with the situation, Félix decides to try his hand at escorting, a career that brought Max a great deal of success.  Given his history in the business, Max is not happy with his partner's decision.

Félix ignores Max’s warnings; determined to prove his worth to the man he loves.  He proceeds to contact the escort agency to arrange an appointment.  The scene below is part of his introduction to his new career, a hot CFNM scene featuring a vulnerable Félix getting some on the job training.  I love that 

Jeannotin wrote and directed the scene, putting his own character in the situation.  You can check out the entire short film on Vimeo HERE: