For the first time, an exclusive new film (working title: "Fields of Freedom" ) goes behind the hedgerows to document the daily reality of families who practice social nudity on a working farm. We secured an early screening and an exclusive interview with the director, Henrik Van der Berg, to discuss why this "moviel" (as his Dutch-inflected production notes call it) is breaking taboos and redefining family vacation. Nudism, or naturism, is often misunderstood. For the uninitiated, it conjures images of crowded, clinical beaches. But for the families featured in this exclusive documentary, naturism is not about exhibitionism; it is about vulnerability, equality, and sensory immersion.
For those searching for that elusive combination of —this exclusive film is the map you have been looking for. Disclaimer: Nudist resorts and farms have strict codes of conduct regarding guest safety, hygiene, and consent. Always research and respect individual venue rules before visiting.
"We wanted to show that nudity is the baseline," says the director. "Once the shock wears off (and it wears off fast), you stop seeing skin. You see connection. You see the father teaching the son how to drive the tractor. You see the mother laughing with the neighbor about the price of eggs. That is the freedom." A frequent concern regarding family nudism is the safety and psychological impact on children. The film handles this head-on, with an exclusive interview from child psychologist Dr. Simone Armitage, who appears as a consultant in the movie. For the first time, an exclusive new film
In the clip, dawn breaks over a golden field. A family of four—parents Lena and Marc, and their two children, aged 8 and 11—walk barefoot toward the combine harvester. They are unclothed. There is no titillation; there is only purpose. The mother brushes a strand of hair from her face. The father checks the tractor’s oil. The children chase a grasshopper.
In an era dominated by digital noise, social pressure, and the relentless pace of urban life, a quiet revolution is taking root—literally. It is happening far from the neon lights of the city, in the sun-drenched fields and rustic barns of a new kind of sanctuary. This is the world of —a wholesome, back-to-basics movement that is finally getting its due on the silver screen. For the uninitiated, it conjures images of crowded,
By Laura J. Hartwell, Senior Lifestyle Correspondent
For families curious about dipping their toes (and everything else) into this lifestyle, the farm itself, La Prairie Soleil, offers weekend naturist retreats. Be warned: you will have to help with the compost. Disclaimer: Nudist resorts and farms have strict codes
The film follows three families over a summer season at "La Prairie Soleil," a 200-acre nudist resort and working farm in the French countryside. Here, naturist freedom isn't just tolerated—it is essential. The absence of clothing means no laundry detergents polluting the well water. It means feeling the breeze on your skin while milking goats. It means a child learning that the human body is not a secret to be ashamed of, but a tool for work and play. Our exclusive access includes a breakdown of the film’s most anticipated sequence: "The Wheat Harvest."