Charlie Simonds

Directing

Charlie Simonds

Charlie Simonds was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 1962 and saw active service in the Middle East. Having served for eight years in the regiment, he retired with the rank of captain before working for many years as a flying instructor. Then Charlie, a lifelong naturist, became an internationally acclaimed photographer and film producer of the naturist lifestyle. His writing and photographs have been published in numerous different naturist magazines around the world. Among the 214 covers of those featuring Charlie's photographs, 146 have appeared on the cover of H&E naturist alone in the past 33 years. Charlie and his company, Parafotos, have also produced 64 films about naturism and naturist resorts in the UK, USA, France, Greece, Spain, the Canaries, the Balearics, Turkey, Portugal, Croatia and the Caribbean.

Acting credits

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A look at naturism in Catalonia.

Catalunya - Naturally

2005

Treasured Island poster
4.0

Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.

Treasured Island

1992

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3.0

Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!

Naturism UK

1993

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3.0

Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.

Corsica, Naturally

1998

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Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.

Euronat

2003

Fuerteventura - Naturally poster
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Fuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.

Fuerteventura - Naturally

2008

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2001 - Naturally

2001

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4.0

Alice, Sherry and Randee take a look at some of the naturist opportunities in Florida.

Florida - Naturally

2003

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The result of un an unexpected naked hike in the country is not what Wendy and her friend Celia had hoped. In spite of this Wendy and Charlie Simonds are joined by old friends and a newcomer to undertake a lively look at the sparkling jewel of naturism in Ibiza, Club Vista Bahia Nature.

Barely Balearic

1995

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Carefreely Corfu

1996

Cap d'Agde, Naked City poster
4.3

Cap D'Agde is a popular summer resort town in France. A large section of the town is clothing-optional, and thousands of tourists flock there every year for the opportunity to spend their days naked - not only on the beach or in the pool, but in the shopping area also. Our tour guides, Alison Brown and Wendy Cooper, show off the town's attractions and interview a number of visitors and locals to find out what they most enjoy about vacationing in the nude.

Cap d'Agde, Naked City

1994

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In this film we see the conversion to naturism of Alice Gilding, as she discover numerous opportunities for naturism. Also featured are the Parafotos Naturist Photography Master Class and a visit to the lovely Croft Country Club, on the Norfolk/Cambridge border.

Get Liberated - Get Naked

2003

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3.0

Sam, Joceline, Theresa & Kat visit two naturist resorts in Portugal.

The Algarve - Naturally

2005

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Charlie, Sam & Alice visit some of the nude beaches around the world.

Bare Beaches of the World

2006

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10.0

Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, is the setting for this naturist light drama. Chloë is hired by Health & Efficiency magazine to make a video. She takes Marie Louise and Suzanne with her. Once on the island they meet Amanda and her photographer Charlie. They also glimpse a mermaid.

Mermaid: A Flippant Tale

1992

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10.0

A trip around some naturist venues in Great Britain presented by Wendy Cooper and Charlie Simonds, and the latter half of the video is presented by Dutch naturist Marieke Kroeskop.

Why Go Naked?

1996

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In this 1999 documentary about naturism, Charlie, Wendy, Holly, and Alison the lovely beaches at Holkham, Norfolk, and Fairlight, Sussex; experience a naturist eclipse and visit Marieke at the exciting French naturist resort at Terme D'Astor... and much more besides

Happiness Is A Brown Bum!

1999

Full Frontal in Flip Flops poster
7.0

Documentary about naturism by Don Boyd.

Full Frontal in Flip Flops

1998

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4.3

In this film we join Alice as she meets committed naturists, newcomers to naturism, and discovers a kaleidoscope of naturist opportunities including Pevors Farm and the Merryhill Music Festival.

Alice's Naked Summer

2004

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Join Charlie, Holly, Sherry, Rhowena, Katarina and Tony as they discover the picturesque and enchanting naturist village of Costa Natura on Spain's Costa del Sol. Situated close to Estoponia with Gibralter only 30 miles away. Costa Natura provides for an all year round haven for naturist relaxation.

Costa Natura - Naked Village

2002

SW England - Naturally poster
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A look at naturist opportunities in the South West of England.

SW England - Naturally

2009

Presenting Naturism - Naturally poster
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Another Charlie Simonds-lensed video on the benefits of being naked in the outdoors.

Presenting Naturism - Naturally

2006

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Alison and her friend Lisa decide on a holiday in Formentera. Charlie and his latest discovery, Wendy, also find themselves on this enchanted island. Aided and abetted by Holly, their vivacious holiday guide, they then share some naturist adventures.

Naked Enchantment

1994

Alice, Joss & Sam - Naturally poster
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Charlie Simonds presents another look at Britain's naturist movement.

Alice, Joss & Sam - Naturally

2007

Behind the camera

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A look at naturism in Catalonia.

Catalunya - Naturally

2005

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A look at naturism in Catalonia.

Catalunya - Naturally

2005

Treasured Island poster
4.0

Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.

Treasured Island

1992

Treasured Island poster
4.0

Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.

Treasured Island

1992

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This naturist film, the first produced by Parafotos, records the adventures of Lisa and Tanya, who during a hitch-hiking holiday in France, discover the fabulous naturist resort of Arnaoutchot on the Atlantic coast of France.

Hitch-Hike

1990

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This naturist film, the first produced by Parafotos, records the adventures of Lisa and Tanya, who during a hitch-hiking holiday in France, discover the fabulous naturist resort of Arnaoutchot on the Atlantic coast of France.

Hitch-Hike

1990

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Unwind - Naturally

2009

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Unwind - Naturally

2009

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The Parafotos crew travels to the island of Formentera for the second time. Featuring underwater swimming and naked waterskiing.

Formentera - Naturally

1997

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The Parafotos crew travels to the island of Formentera for the second time. Featuring underwater swimming and naked waterskiing.

Formentera - Naturally

1997

No artwork available
3.0

Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!

Naturism UK

1993

No artwork available
3.0

Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!

Naturism UK

1993

Perfect Exposure poster
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Jill, a naturist photographer, uses the wonderful facility at Arnaoutchot as a location for taking photographs of her friends Vida and Sam.

Perfect Exposure

1990

Perfect Exposure poster
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Jill, a naturist photographer, uses the wonderful facility at Arnaoutchot as a location for taking photographs of her friends Vida and Sam.

Perfect Exposure

1990

No artwork available
3.0

Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.

Corsica, Naturally

1998

No artwork available
3.0

Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.

Corsica, Naturally

1998

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A naturist holiday detailing opportunities for naturism, both formal and informal, in the Languedoc region of France, centered around Narbonne.

Lazily Languedoc

1997

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A naturist holiday detailing opportunities for naturism, both formal and informal, in the Languedoc region of France, centered around Narbonne.

Lazily Languedoc

1997

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Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.

Euronat

2003

No artwork available
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Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.

Euronat

2003

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Bareboat Odyssey

1993

No artwork available
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No synopsis available yet.

Bareboat Odyssey

1993

Fuerteventura - Naturally poster
NR

Fuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.

Fuerteventura - Naturally

2008

Fuerteventura - Naturally poster
NR

Fuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.

Fuerteventura - Naturally

2008