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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.

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Character.name
Emmanuelle
Character.series
Emmanuelle
Character.image
Sylvia Kristel in 1974.jpg
Character.image_size
180px
Character.caption
Photo of Sylvia Kristel used to promote the 1974 film Emmanuelle
Character.first
Emmanuelle (1967 novel)
Character.creator
Emmanuelle Arsan
Character.portrayer
Sylvia Kristel (1974–1984, 1993) Mia Nygren (1984) Monique Gabrielle (1987) Natalie Uher (1988) Marcela Walerstein (1993) Noémie Merlant (2024)
Character.spouse
Jean
Character.gender
Female
Character.children
Diana, Emily, Eve-Ladah
Character.nationality
French
Media franchise.title
Emmanuelle
Media franchise.creator
Emmanuelle Arsan (novel)Jean-Louis Richard (1974 film)
Media franchise.based_on
Emmanuelle (novel)
Media franchise.films
List of films
Media franchise.owner
StudioCanal (original series)Pathé (reboot)
Media franchise.years
1974–present

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London- Carnaby Street, Film Sex Palast - LABW - Staatsarchiv Freiburg W 134 Nr. 108446.jpg
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  • Character history
  • Development
  • Box office
  • Explicit content
  • Film appearances
  • Video game
  • In popular culture
  • References {{Anchor|Notes}}
  • External links

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 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. The films' explicit content varied from softcore to full hardcore, though no penetration or oral sex made it to publicly available releases.

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