Emmanuelle
Emmanuelle is the lead character in a series of French erotic films based on the protagonist in the novel of the same name, by Emmanuelle Arsan, written in 1959 and published in 1967.
| Emmanuelle | |
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| Emmanuelle character | |
Photo of Sylvia Kristel used to promote the 1974 film Emmanuelle | |
| First appearance | Emmanuelle (1967 novel) |
| Created by | Emmanuelle Arsan |
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| Gender | Female |
| Spouse | Jean |
| Children | Diana, Emily, Eve-Ladah |
| Nationality | French |
Emmanuelle originated as the pen name Emmanuelle Arsan, used by Marayat Rollet-Andriane, a French-Thai actress who wrote a 1957 book, The Joys of a Woman, detailing the sexual exploits of a bored housewife. The first Emmanuelle film debuted in 1974 and starred Sylvia Kristel, who became synonymous with the role. The film embraced its X-rating and became a success, with an estimated audience of 300 million. It remains one of France's most successful films. Several sequels followed, with Kristel reprising her role. Unofficial productions, spinoffs, and a video game also emerged, capitalizing on the craze. The films' explicit content varied from softcore to full hardcore, though no penetration or oral sex made it to publicly available releases.