Emmanuelle (2024)

"Emmanuelle" (2024) is a French erotic drama directed, co-written, and produced by Audrey Diwan, based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Emmanuelle Arsan. The film is a reboot of the cult series and the eighth theatrical film in the franchise (fifteenth overall). Plot:

Emmanuelle (Noémie Merlant) is a quality controller for a chain of luxury hotels. She travels to Hong Kong on a business trip, where she seeks lost pleasure and explores her own sensuality. In this metropolis, she meets a mysterious man named Kei (Will Sharpe), who constantly eludes her. The film offers a female gaze on the intimate quest of the heroine, whose name is still associated with one of cinema's most provocative characters. Cast:

• Noémie Merlant as Emmanuelle
• Will Sharpe as Kei
• Naomi Watts as Margot
• Jamie Campbell Bower as Sir John
• Chacha Huang as Zelda
• Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as The Eye Crew:
• Director: Audrey Diwan
• Screenwriters: Audrey Diwan, Rebecca Zlotowski
• Based on the novel by Emmanuelle Arsan
• Cinematographer: Laurent Tangy
• Composers: Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
• Producers: Audrey Diwan, Edouard Weil, Alice Girard
• Production companies: Rectangle Productions, Chantelouve, Goodfellas, Wild Bunch
• Distributor: Pathé (France) "Emmanuelle" franchise chronology:

The franchise includes numerous films, starting from 1974. Here are the main theatrical releases:

• "Emmanuelle" (1974) — the first film starring Sylvia Kristel. Emmanuelle, the wife of a French diplomat in Bangkok, explores her sexuality.
• "Emmanuelle 2" (1975) — a sequel where Emmanuelle travels to Hong Kong.
• "Goodbye Emmanuelle" (1977) — Emmanuelle moves to the Seychelles.
• "Emmanuelle 4" (1984) — Emmanuelle undergoes plastic surgery to start a new life.
• "Emmanuelle 5" (1987) — Emmanuelle gets into trouble with a video recording.
• "Emmanuelle 6" (1988) — Emmanuelle goes on a cruise.
• "Emmanuelle 7" (1993) — Emmanuelle uses virtual reality for sexual therapy.
• "Emmanuelle" (2024) — a reboot with Noémie Merlant, set in Hong Kong. Where to watch:
• In Ukraine, the film is available on digital platforms. Check availability on: - UAKino
• International platforms: - Kanopy (streaming) - Apple TV Store (purchase) - Fandango at Home (purchase) - HBO Max (streaming, available in some regions) Ratings:

The film received mixed reviews: Rotten Tomatoes rating — 16% (based on 37 reviews), Metacritic — 35/100, IMDb — 4.1/10.