Emmanuelle (2024 film) explained
Emmanuelle is an upcoming English-language French erotic drama film directed, co-written and produced by Audrey Diwan. Based on the 1967 novel by Emmanuelle Arsan, it is the eighth theatrical film in the series of the same name, and the fifteenth film overall, and serves as a reboot. It stars Noémie Merlant as the title character, alongside Naomi Watts and Will Sharpe.
The film will have its world premiere on 20 September 2024 at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival, and is scheduled to be released in France by Pathé on 25 September 2024.[1]
Plot
The plot explores Emmanuelle's search of a lost pleasure in Hong Kong.
Cast
Production
In May 2022, it was announced Léa Seydoux had joined the cast of the film, with Audrey Diwan set to direct and produce from a screenplay she wrote with Rebecca Zlotowski, based upon the novel Emmanuelle by Emmanuelle Arsan.[2] In February 2023, Noémie Merlant joined the cast of the film, replacing Seydoux.[3] In December 2023, Naomi Watts, Will Sharpe, Jamie Campbell Bower, Chacha Huang and Anthony Wong joined the cast of the film.[4]
Principal photography began in Paris in October 2023.[5] Shooting locations included Hong Kong.[6]
Release
In November 2023, Neon was announced to be circling US distribution rights.[7] The film will have its world premiere at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 20 September 2024.[8] It will be released theatrically in France by Pathé on 25 September 2024.[9]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' to World Premiere as San Sebastian Opening Film. Variety. 7 May 2024. Jamie. Lang.
- Web site: Lea Seydoux to Lead New 'Emmanuelle' Adaptation by 'Happening' Director Audrey Diwan. The Hollywood Reporter. Alex. Ritman. May 16, 2022. December 19, 2023. May 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220517064552/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lea-seydoux-new-emmanuelle-adaptation-happening-director-audrey-diwan-1235147305/. live.
- Web site: Noémie Merlant To Star In Audrey Diwan-Directed 'Emmanuelle'; Hot EFM Package Shoots September In Hong Kong. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D’Alessandro. February 13, 2023. December 19, 2023. December 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231219122624/https://deadline.com/2023/02/noemie-merlant-star-audrey-diwan-directed-emmanuelle-hot-efm-package-shoots-september-hong-kong-strong-1235257751/. live.
- Web site: 'Emmanuelle': First Image Revealed Of Star Noémie Merlant In Erotic Drama; Naomi Watts, Will Sharpe & Jamie Campbell Bower Among Cast To Join As Pathé Secures French Rights. Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. December 19, 2023. December 19, 2023. December 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231219083835/https://deadline.com/2023/12/emmanuelle-erotic-movie-naomi-watts-will-sharpe-noemie-merlant-audrey-diwan-1235671469/. live.
- Web site: Audrey Diwan Announces Start Of 'Emmanuelle' Shoot In Paris. Deadline Hollywood. Melanie. Goodfellow. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231018152612/https://deadline.com/2023/10/audrey-diwan-announces-emmanuelle-shoot-in-paris-1235576748/. live.
- Web site: ‘Emmanuelle’ Trailer: Noémie Merlant and Will Sharpe Embark on an Erotic Quest in Audrey Diwan’s Adaptation of Famous French Novel. Variety. Patrick. Frater. 2 July 2024.
- Web site: Neon Circling Audrey Diwan's Erotic Drama 'Emmanuelle' Starring Noemie Merlant (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Elsa. Keslassy. November 1, 2023. December 19, 2023. November 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231105235732/https://variety.com/2023/film/global/neon-audrey-diwan-erotic-emmanuelle-noemie-merlant-1235776053/. live.
- Web site: Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' To Open San Sebastian Film Festival. Deadline Hollywood. Melanie. Goodfellow. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
- Web site: ‘Emmanuelle’: first trailer for Audrey Diwan’s film starring Noemie Merlant ahead of San Sebastian premiere. ScreenDaily. 2 July 2024. Ben. Dalton. 2 July 2024.
