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202090 minRdocumentary

The Emmanuelle Effect

202090 minRdocumentary

A 90-minute feature discusses the "Emmanuelle" phenomenon and its impact on European cinema and culture.

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A 90-minute feature discusses the "Emmanuelle" phenomenon and its impact on European cinema and culture.

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Naomi Holwilldirector

Giannetto De Rossi

Giannetto De Rossicast

Just Jaeckin

Just Jaeckincast

Steve Jones

Steve Jonescast

Christina Lindberg

Christina Lindbergcast

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Paris in the 1970s became a hub for the erotic film industry, leading to the creation of "Emmanuelle." This documentary traces the origins of the film and its influence across Europe and beyond. It discusses the cultural atmosphere that allowed such content to flourish. Through interviews and archival footage, it reveals how "Emmanuelle" shaped perceptions of sexuality and cinema. The film runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2020.

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