Flavia A ‘Prestatie‘ by Leonardo
There are curious as well as clever elements in this Met Art HD erotic movie from the mind and lens of Leonardo. It opens with a quick shot of an earthen tablet inscribed with what appear to be hieroglyphics, but this is simply part of the room’s décor and plays no further role.
After only a few moments I got the distinct impression that the star of the production, Flavia A, was cold. And this impression was based on more than the fact that her costume consists of a bulky, oversized sweater and a pair of socks. Maybe there’s the slightest hint of color on the model’s nose and a bit of a twinkle in her eyes that suggests it’s chilly in that room, but that’s the impression I got. There might be snow on the rooftops only just visible through the window behind her, although it’s hard to tell. But when the daylight is replaced by the darkness of night the sense of a winter evening is further reinforced.
While it may, indeed, be cold, both Flavia A and her director manage to generate real heat. The model doesn’t resort to overt theatrics, she simply poses and moves from position to position, some of which are quite revealing. Flavia A is eager to please, but she’s not trying too hard or forcing it — her charm, appeal, and considerable beauty are all entirely natural.
Leonardo adds some clever visual effects about halfway through the film. He’s injected a bit of animated, visual shimmer by placing a strand of metallic discs (a necklace?) very close to the camera and almost completely out of focus. And then he has Flavia aim a small compact containing two mirrors at the camera. When the looking glass catches the light and sends its beam at the lens he adds a sparkle effect that livens up the visuals considerably.
That bulky sweater is only removed in the final, fading moments of “Prestatie,” but the fully nude image of Flavia A we’re treated to, while fleeting, adds still more winsome warmth to this wintery interlude.
Art Nude Models: Met Art information.
