“Emmanuelle” directed by Just Jaeckin hit cinema screens at the end of June 1974, causing many extreme emotions among viewers and critics. The reason was the controversial script by Jean-Louis Richard, based on “The Joys of a Woman” by Emmanuelle Arsan, which contained content intended mainly for an adult audience.
“Emmanuelle” was a breakthrough in French cinematography. What is the story about?
The title character is French, and viewers meet her when she decides to move from Paris to Bangkok with her husband, a diplomat. In the capital of Thailand, she quickly discovers new possibilities and perspectives, including those regarding her sexuality. In the meantime, she meets an older Italian aristocrat with whom she begins a fiery romance. Their relationship becomes an ideal opportunity to freely explore previously unknown corners of one’s own corporeality.
It is no secret that the plot attracted crowds of curious viewers. This, in turn, gave rise to a series, the seventh and last part of which was released in 1993. Although each of them was shot by a different film crew, the main actress in the title role was Sylvia Kristel, a Dutch actress and model.
A new version of “Emmanuelle” is being created. Which actress will replace Sylvia Kristel in the main role?
According to the website, in December 2023 the final shot on the set of the remake of the cult “Emmanuelle” will be announced. So if nothing stands in the way, there is a high probability that a new version of this story will be released in the coming year. The film was directed by Audrey Diwan, who has won many prestigious awards, including the Venetian Golden Lion for “It Happened”. For now, the production is shrouded in mystery, but it is known that the title character will be played by Noemie Merlant, known among others. with an outstanding role in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”. We will probably also see Naomi Watts on screen, who has collaborated with, among others, with Małgorzata Szumowska in the film “Infinite Storm”.
Source: Gazeta
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