He’s just having desire of tenderness for men.
I think the character is out of all those conceptions that belong to a society construction he’s not in. We hear two characters call Leo a 'fag,' but we never hear how he identifies. How do you think he relates to that word? How do you relate to that word? The movie shows someone that is confortable with his own prostitution, it shows a character who s free enough to do what he wants even if it does not fit society or mass culture. The Advocate: How do you think your role confronts people’s preconceived notions of sex workers?įélix Maritaud: I think it confronts people to their notions of personal freedom and freedom of choices, not only about sex work but also more globally. There’s a common preconceived notion that says that prostitutes are never free to do it. Maritaud spoke to The Advocate about playing a role that bucks preconceptions. In the clip above, the two share a terse, yet tender moment together. The hustler, played by BPM alum Félix Maritaud, has unrequited feelings for Ahd (Eric Bernard), a fellow sex worker who insists he's just gay for pay.
And he doesn't see a way out, because he doesn't want to change. For 22-year-old Leo, a gay prostitute in Strasbourg, France, turning tricks is more than a job.
