Truly Naked

Alec is a calm teenager who has only experienced sex and intimacy through the lens of his camera as a videographer for his father's low-budget porn company. When he gets to know the quirky Nina better at his new school, he falls in love for the first time. But it soon becomes clear that Alec's raw home situation stands in the way of a normal approach to sexuality, with serious missteps as a result. With Nina's help, he tries to change his understanding of sexuality and desire and challenge his father's world. Commentary Growing up on a porn set: the intriguing starting point of this challenging coming-of-age story that explores what it means to truly expose ourselves to others. Debut director Muriel d'Ansembourg does not shy away from controversy here - and will serve you scenes that you won't soon forget - but also knows how to balance the brutality of the porn industry with the warmth of the performers behind the scenes and a budding teenage love. The story is wonderfully carried by debut actor Caolán O'Gorman, who ensures that you believe every moment of Alec's search for intimacy.