A Very Good Boy
Un jeune homme de bonne famille
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Claude Loir
Self
Ghislain Van Hove
Self
Claudine Beccarie
Self (archive footage)
Sylvia Bourdon
Self
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
Self (archive footage)
Jean-François Davy
Self (archive footage)
Karine Gambier
Self (archive footage)
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Self (archive footage)
Brigitte Lahaie
Self (archive footage)
François Léotard
Self (archive footage)
Christine Ockrent
Self (archive footage)
Emmanuelle Parèze
Self (archive footage)
Jean-Claude Pascal
Self (archive footage)
Carmelo Petix
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Schreiner
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pornfilmfestival Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sébastien Lifshitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Sébastien Lifshitz, Claude Loir, Damien Roger, Jérôme Kagan
- Original Score
- Jérémie Arcache, Leonardo Ortega
- Original Title
- Un jeune homme de bonne famille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, INA, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa, Indéfilms 13, The Party Film Sales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sébastien Lifshitz
Sébastien Lifshitz, Claude Loir, Damien Roger, Jérôme Kagan
Jérémie Arcache, Leonardo Ortega
Paul Guilhaume
Delphine Genest
Muriel Meynard
Department Leadership Roster
Sébastien Lifshitz
Director
Paul Guilhaume
Director of Photography
Delphine Genest
Editor
Muriel Meynard
Producer
Jérémie Arcache
Original Music Composer
Leonardo Ortega
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Good Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 directed A Very Good Boy?
A Very Good Boy was directed by Sébastien Lifshitz.
Who stars in A Very Good Boy?
The principal cast of A Very Good Boy includes Claude Loir, Ghislain Van Hove, Claudine Beccarie, Sylvia Bourdon, Jean-Christophe Bouvet.
When was A Very Good Boy released and how long is it?
A Very Good Boy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Very Good Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Good Boy was composed by Jérémie Arcache, Leonardo Ortega.
Is A Very Good Boy based on a book or true story?
A Very Good Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Loir".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Very Good Boy?
A Very Good Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).