Emmanuelle (2024 film)

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
companies
Distributed byPathé
Release dates
  • 20 September 2024 (2024-09-20) (San Sebastián)
  • 25 September 2024 (2024-09-25) (France)
CountryFrance
LanguageEnglish
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.[3]

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.[5] In February 2023, Noémie Merlant joined the cast of the film, replacing Seydoux.[6] In December 2023, Naomi Watts, Will Sharpe, Jamie Campbell Bower, Chacha Huang and Anthony Wong joined the cast of the film.[7]

Principal photography began in Paris in October 2023.[8] Shooting also took place in Hong Kong,[3] including at Chungking Mansions, the main setting for Wong Kar-wai's Chungking Express (1994), which Diwan chose for filming due to her deep appreciation for the film.[9][10]

Release

In November 2023, Neon was announced to be circling US distribution rights.[11] The film had its world premiere at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 20 September 2024.[12] It was released theatrically in France by Pathé on 25 September 2024.[13]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 18% of 17 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.1/10.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ Wachthausen, Jean-Luc (27 September 2024). "La nouvelle « Emmanuelle » : une autre façon d'élargir le champ de l'érotisme". Le Point (in French).
  2. ^ Lang, Jamie (7 May 2024). "Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' to World Premiere as San Sebastian Opening Film". Variety.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Emmanuelle". Pathé. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Chen, Kahlen (December 9, 2024). "《艾曼紐2024》：情慾如水，流動於現實與幻想的邊界" [Emmanuelle 2024: Desire Flows Like Water, Blurring the Lines Between Reality and Fantasy.]. Elle (in Chinese). Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  10. ^ 杜欣穎 (November 12, 2024). "《艾曼紐》導演致敬王家衛 取景重慶大廈" [Emmanuelle's Director Pays Tribute to Wong Kar-wai, Filming at Chungking Mansions]. China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (7 May 2024). "Audrey Diwan's 'Emmanuelle' To Open San Sebastian Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Emmanuelle". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 30 December 2024. Edit this at Wikidata