Emmanuelle (2024 film) explained

Director:Audrey Diwan
Producer:Audrey Diwan
Cinematography:Laurent Tangy
Editing:Pauline Gaillard
Country:France
Language:English
Budget:€18 million[1]

Emmanuelle is a 2024 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 had its world premiere on 20 September 2024 at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival, and was released in France by Pathé on 25 September 2024.[2]

Plot

Emmanuelle, a quality controller for a luxury hotel brand, arrives in Hong Kong to evaluate a hotel run by Margot, having been tasked with finding a good reason to sack her. Searching for a lost pleasure, she has numeral sensual experiences inside the hotel, and crosses path with Kei, a mysterious client who she becomes infatuated with.

Cast

Production

In May 2022, it was announced Léa Seydoux had joined the cast of the film, with Audrey Diwan directing and producing from a screenplay she wrote with Rebecca Zlotowski, based upon the novel Emmanuelle by Emmanuelle Arsan.[4] In February 2023, Noémie Merlant joined the cast of the film, replacing Seydoux.[5] In December 2023, Naomi Watts, Will Sharpe, Jamie Campbell Bower, Chacha Huang and Anthony Wong joined the cast of the film.[6]

Principal photography began in Paris in October 2023.[7] Shooting locations included Hong Kong.[8]

Release

In November 2023, Neon was announced to be circling US distribution rights.[9] The film had its world premiere at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 20 September 2024.[10] It was released theatrically in France by Pathé on 25 September 2024.[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wachthausen . Jean-Luc . 27 September 2024 . La nouvelle « Emmanuelle » : une autre façon d'élargir le champ de l'érotisme . . fr.
  2. Web site: Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' to World Premiere as San Sebastian Opening Film. Variety. 7 May 2024. Jamie. Lang.
  3. Web site: Emmanuelle. Pathé. September 21, 2024.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Web site: Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' To Open San Sebastian Film Festival. Deadline Hollywood. Melanie. Goodfellow. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
  11. 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.

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