A Very Good Boy (2026)
From his childhood in a modest family in the Pyrénées to his unexpected career as a porn actor in the 1970s, the film traces the life of Claude Loir, who set out to fully embrace life. His homosexuality and curiosity guide him through encounters that lead into the shadowy, liberated circles of a pre-AIDS era, caught between conservatism and sexual freedom. Loves and lovers, flamboyance and fragility… the film offers a striking portrait of a fearless, hedonistic man navigating desire, identity, and society’s constraints.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 5, 2026
Cast
- Claude Loir - Self
Cinematography: Paul Guilhaume
Editing: Delphine Genest
Production: ARTE, INA, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, PROCIREP, Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa, Indéfilms 13, CNC, The Party Film Sales
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
france, freedom, lovers, man, conservatism, love, hedonism, straight, sexual liberation, homosexuality, documentary, underworld, porn, intimate testimonies, 70's
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Very Good Boy about?
- From his childhood in a modest family in the Pyrénées to his unexpected career as a porn actor in the 1970s, the film traces the life of Claude Loir, who set out to fully embrace life. His homosexuality and curiosity guide him through encounters that lead into the shadowy, liberated circles of a pre-AIDS era, caught between conservatism and sexual freedom. Loves and lovers, flamboyance and fragility… the film offers a striking portrait of a fearless, hedonistic man navigating desire, identity, and society’s constraints.
- Who stars in A Very Good Boy?
- A Very Good Boy stars Claude Loir.
- How long is A Very Good Boy?
- A Very Good Boy has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is A Very Good Boy?
- A Very Good Boy is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Very Good Boy produced?
- A Very Good Boy was produced in France.
- What are the themes of A Very Good Boy?
- The themes of A Very Good Boy include: Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.