Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)
Anno di uscita: 2022
Nazione: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Buena suerte, Leo Grande, Meine Stunden mit Leo, Boa Sorte, Leo Grande
Regista: Sophie Hyde
Writer: Katy Brand
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Adrian Politowski, Debbie Gray
Executive Producer: Alison Thompson, Julian Gleek, Katy Brand, Mark Gooder, Martin Metz, Nadia Khamlichi, Nessa McGill, Sophie Hyde
Società: Align, Cornerstone Films, Genesius Pictures
Genere: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: adventure, hotel room, nervousness, older woman younger man relationship, retired teacher, self image, sex, sex worker, sexual awakening, sexual desire, sexual encounter, sexual repression, widow, woman director
Storia
Nancy Stokes, a retired schoolteacher and recent widow, feels that she has never experienced good sex. She decides to hire Leo Grande, a young sex worker, for an encounter in a hotel room. Nancy is nervous but eager to explore her sexuality, while Leo, despite his profession, struggles with his own insecurities. The two engage in a series of conversations and sexual encounters, during which they both challenge their preconceived notions about age, desire, and intimacy.
Riassunto
Directed by Sophie Hyde, 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' is a British comedy-drama that explores the complexities of sexuality and self-image through the eyes of an older woman. The film follows Nancy Stokes as she embarks on a journey of sexual awakening after her husband's death, hiring sex worker Leo Grande for what becomes an emotionally charged encounter. Despite its explicit content, the movie is praised for its nuanced portrayal of desire, repression, and the human connection that can arise even in unexpected circumstances.
