Synopsis
Never Fully Naked is a full, authentic, and truthful immersion into stripper’s intimacy. Intended to de-stigmatize sex workers, this film follows the sacred beauty ritual of two best friends before their shift, while examining questions about general intimacy. It offers viewers another version of sex work—something unsensational and non-sexual, but nonetheless caring, tender, and beautiful.
A word from Tënk
Made by and for strippers, this film plunges us into the intimacy of two friends before their shift begins. They discuss their bond as strippers, what intimacy and sexuality mean to them, and their relationship to vulnerability. As a feminist film festival, we particularly appreciated this short documentary as it shows how sex work, often perceived as degrading, can be fulfilling for some and enable them to regain control over their sexuality.
The Filministes team
