Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman
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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Nothing is wrong if it feels good

5.6 / 10 1975 1h 31mNC-17 French
DramaRomance

Storyline

Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge, of course. Her husband's lover and American guest are both very puzzled by their openness.

Cast & Crew

Sylvia Kristel

Sylvia Kristel

Emmanuelle

Lead
Umberto Orsini

Umberto Orsini

Jean

FL

Frédéric Lagache

Christopher

Catherine Rivet

Catherine Rivet

Anna-Maria

Henri Czarniak

Henri Czarniak

Igor, the radio operator

TC

Tom Clark

Peter

MW

Marion Womble

FL

Florence Lafuma

Laura

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Francis Giacobetti's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker