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200750 minPGdocumentary

Addiction Life Stories

Sylvia Kristel: Nu

200750 minPGdocumentary

More than 50 international film productions marked Sylvia Kristel's career, which began with her role in the erotic film 'Emmanuelle'.

Addiction Life Stories

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Michiel van Erp

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More than 50 international film productions marked Sylvia Kristel's career, which began with her role in the erotic film 'Emmanuelle'.

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Michiel van Erp

Michiel van Erpdirector

Michiel van Erp

Michiel van Erpwriter

Sylvia Kristel

Sylvia Kristelcast

Monique van de Ven

Monique van de Vencast

Hugo Claus

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Sylvia Kristel resides in a small two-room apartment in Amsterdam, reflecting on a life marked by fame and turmoil. Best known for her role in the 1974 film 'Emmanuelle', she appeared in over 50 international productions, including a brief stint in Hollywood. Struggles with alcohol and drug addiction followed her throughout her career. In 2006, Kristel published her autobiography, "Nue," in France, reclaiming her narrative and reaching audiences in multiple countries.

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