Emmanuelle (2024 film)

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.

Emmanuelle
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAudrey Diwan
Screenplay by
Based onEmmanuelle
by Emmanuelle Arsan
Produced byAudrey Diwan
Starring
CinematographyLaurent Tangy
Edited byPauline Gaillard
Music by
Production
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Distributed byPathé
Release dates
  • 20 September 2024 (2024-09-20) (San Sebastián)
  • 25 September 2024 (2024-09-25) (France)
Running time
117 min
CountryFrance
LanguageEnglish

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

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The plot explores Emmanuelle's search of a lost pleasure in Hong Kong.[2]

Cast

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Production

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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.[3] In February 2023, Noémie Merlant joined the cast of the film, replacing Seydoux.[4] In December 2023, Naomi Watts, Will Sharpe, Jamie Campbell Bower, Chacha Huang and Anthony Wong joined the cast of the film.[5]

Principal photography began in Paris in October 2023.[6] Shooting locations included Hong Kong.[2]

Release

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Lang, Jamie (7 May 2024). "Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' to World Premiere as San Sebastian Opening Film". Variety.
  2. ^ a b c Frater, Patrick (2 July 2024). "'Emmanuelle' Trailer: Noémie Merlant and Will Sharpe Embark on an Erotic Quest in Audrey Diwan's Adaptation of Famous French Novel". Variety.
  3. ^ Ritman, Alex (May 16, 2022). "Lea Seydoux to Lead New 'Emmanuelle' Adaptation by 'Happening' Director Audrey Diwan". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  4. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 13, 2023). "Noémie Merlant To Star In Audrey Diwan-Directed 'Emmanuelle'; Hot EFM Package Shoots September In Hong Kong". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (December 19, 2023). "'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. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (October 18, 2023). "Audrey Diwan Announces Start Of 'Emmanuelle' Shoot In Paris". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (November 1, 2023). "Neon Circling Audrey Diwan's Erotic Drama 'Emmanuelle' Starring Noemie Merlant (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (7 May 2024). "Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' To Open San Sebastian Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. ^ Dalton, Ben (2 July 2024). "'Emmanuelle': first trailer for Audrey Diwan's film starring Noemie Merlant ahead of San Sebastian premiere". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
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