La Licorne

Directed by Sam Ashby, 2022

Digital video, 16 mins

La licorne (The Unicorn) is a short documentary exploring the life and career of French striptease artist and actress Rita Renoir, and her relationship to Île du Levant, a naturist island in the South of France.

The film weaves various archival elements including interviews with Rita, her performances, and material relating to the history of the island, to build a tender and complex portrait of a underrecognised feminist icon and a unique naturist utopia.

Sound Design by Joseph Campbell 

Narrated by Agnès Thiollier
Made in collaboration with Joseph Savage, Paul Bacharach, Marco Novoa, and Adrien Pelletier
Commissioned by Villa Noailles (France) and supported by Elephant Trust (UK).

https://iamsamashby.com/La-Licorne