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.

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.

Plot
The plot explores Emmanuelle's search of a lost pleasure in Hong Kong.

Cast

 * Noémie Merlant as Emmanuelle
 * Naomi Watts
 * Will Sharpe as Kei
 * Jamie Campbell Bower
 * Chacha Huang
 * Anthony Wong

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

Principal photography began in Paris in October 2023. Shooting locations included Hong Kong.

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