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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman
Emmanuelle: L'antivierge
1975 91 min France NC-17 18+
★5.6
Drama, Romance
Director: Francis Giacobetti
Trailers
Description
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.
Starring
Sylvia Kristel
Actor
Umberto Orsini
Actor
Frédéric Lagache
Actor
Key opinion
Emmanuelle: L'antivierge is widely regarded as a visually superior successor to its predecessor, successfully elevating the aesthetic quality of its erotic set pieces. However, the film is frequently criticized for sacrificing narrative depth and engaging dialogue in favor of a purely spectacle-driven approach.
| Cinematography | The cinematography masterfully elevates the erotic scenes into visually artistic and sensual vignettes. | |
| Score | Francis Leya's score provides a lyrical and romantic foundation that significantly enhances the film's erotic tone. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely viewed as thin and hollow, lacking the thematic weight or compelling developments found in the original. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing and structural approach are divisive; some viewers find the focus on sexual exploration captivating and intense, while others find the lack of a traditional, personality-driven character arc makes the film dull and disconnected. |