In the 1960s, the ‘Emmaneulle’ books were THE subject in the underground scene. This was just the beginning of the success story, as the popular novels of writer Emmanuelle Arsan were also made into films. In 1974, Sylvia Kristel was allowed to take on the role of the title heroine for the first time in the film of the same name and embark on erotic adventures.
The film not only caused a sensation because of its sex scenes, but also touched the pulse of the times. There would be 13 (!) sequels that not only sent Emmanuelle to Tibet, but also introduced her to a cannibal tribe. As confirmed at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, a modernized new edition awaits us with ‘Emmanuelle’.
The new Emmanuelle appears in a revealing pose
After it was initially said that Bond girl Léa Seydoux (“James Bond – No Time to Die”) would play the leading role here, we now know that this is not the case. Instead, this role is taken on by the no less talented Noémie Merlant (“Portrait of a Woman in Flames”). For the first time, exclusively via In the published photo for “Emmanuelle” the actress is now shown in bed, covered only with a sheet:
The project is made even more interesting because Audrey Diwan is responsible for the production. In the opinion of the author of these lines, ‘The Event’ delivered one of the best films of 2022. In her hands, you shouldn’t assume that ‘Emmanuelle’ mainly speculates on vulgarity. Instead, we can certainly expect a contemporary, highly sensual viewing experience.