Say You Love Me

Ornella Dumas (Mariska) is an attractive fortysomething who has been married to her husband David (Jason Steel) for many years. Business often keeps him away for extended periods, but their marriage has remained vibrant and sexual through it all. But how long can the sanctity of marriage endure when the couple is never together? What keeps a husband and wife loyal to each other? And where does a marriage go if that loyalty fails?

After starring in 15 films for French porn studio Dorcel, Clara Mia was signed as a brand ambassador for the company. Dorcel announced plans for Clara to direct a feature, and fans eagerly awaited the sultry performer's directorial debut. That wait is finally over with the release of her first directed feature, "Say You Love Me." Clara's vision of sensuality from a woman's point of view is on full display, and the strong cast knocks it out of the park.

The tale begins with Alexis Meunier (James Duval) answering an ad posted by Ornella, who is looking for a handyman. With her husband always gone, she has found the upkeep on their lavish villa to be overwhelming, even with the assistance of her dedicated housekeeper Juliette (Anita Rover). Alexis lands the part-time job, and Ornella gives him free reign of the property to do his duties. Alexis and Juliette develop a friendly work relationship, and Ornella continues to enjoy her luxurious life. But the longer Alexis works for Ornella, the more infatuated he becomes with her. His only confidant is Juliette, who chalks his conflicted feelings up to youthful exuberance.

As David prepares for another of his long business trips, Ornella looks to remind him that she's still sensual and madly in love with him. Instead of a traditional breakfast, Ornella decides to feast on her husband's cock on the morning of his departure. She slurps him down her throat gently, stroking him and gazing into his eyes lovingly. She settles onto him, gasping with pleasure as he penetrates her deeply. Her passion is palpable, and David seems completely enraptured by her. He pins her against the wall and pumps her hungrily as she wraps her body around his. Unfortunately, Alexis drops by (on his day off) to pick up some paperwork he'd forgotten, and he sees them in the act. Horrified and embarrassed, Ornella fires him.

On his trip, David meets up with his mistress Carla (Nikita Bellucci) in a secret apartment that he rents for them. She pounces on him immediately, aching for his touch. She coos with satisfaction as David pumps himself into her, meeting his thunderous thrusts with utter satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Juliette finds herself consoling Alexis after losing his job. Their friendship makes it easy for Alexis to be vulnerable with her, and before long, they are kissing passionately. The lighting in this scene is fantastic. The shadows make the encounter feel very intimate, which fits the tone of the sex.

Elsewhere, David's depravity continues. He leaves Carla alone in the apartment all day while he attends a "business dinner," which is just code for setting up a kinky orgy that evening. David and Ricky Rascal hire a slew of escorts (Clemence Audiard, Lola Bellucci, Chloe Duval, and Diana Lawrence) to entertain them all day and fuck them all night. This is a great orgy, with plenty of action all around.

After a dramatic narrative twist, Alexis finds himself at last in the arms of his infatuation. He hammers Ornella like a madman, at once shocked and entranced by the reality of her touch. She controls him, holding his vigor back and countering it with the deliberateness of her own sex.

I'll leave the narrative ending unspoiled, but I will say it's nicely executed. "Say You Love Me" is a great first story from the mind of Clara Mia, and if this is the level of care and imagination that fans can expect from her projects, she's going to have a long career as a writer and director.