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Emmanuelle Coll

Sylvia Kristel , Alain Cuny , Francis Giacobetti , François Leterrier    X (Mature Audiences Only)   DVD
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Anchor Bay gives Just Jaeckin's legendary 1974 erotic drama Emmanuelle an appropriately sumptuous DVD presentation, featuring uncut prints of the original and its two official sequels, 1975's Emmanuelle 2 and 1977's Goodbye Emmanuelle, in a three-disc set. All three films, which star Sylvia Kristel in the title role, are handsomely mounted adults-only fare, and their lush photography, exotic locations, and arousing (but not explicit) bedroom couplings not only helped to change softcore features, but also offered an alternative to XXX for mainstream audiences.

Based on a memoir by the wife of a delegate to Thailand, Emmanuelle focuses on the sexual awakening of a naive French diplomat's spouse at the hands of an experienced older man (Alain Cuny). First-time director Jaeckin and producer Yves Rousset-Rouard eschewed going the pornographic route with the story, and instead concentrated on the natural beauty of the Thailand setting and their star, 20-year-old Dutch model Kristel. The film was a runaway success in Europe and America, where it was successfully promoted as an erotic film devoid of porn's misogynistic tendencies. In addition to its box-office impact, Emmanuelle encouraged other softcore filmmakers to showcase travelogue-style locations and less sniggering storylines.

Emmanuelle's success naturally precipitated sequels, and two more adventures followed: Emmanuelle 2 (subtitled The Joys of a Woman in the States), which moved the action to Hong Kong; and Goodbye Emmanuelle, which sent the libertine to the Seychelles in search of a meaningful relationship. Respective directors Francis Giacobetti and Francois Leterrier's efforts were appropriately spicy, but Rousset-Rouard wisely decided to quit while he was ahead after the third picture. The series' worldwide appeal prompted a string of cheap and strange ripoffs, many featuring Indonesian actress Laura Gemser, who appears in Emmanuelle 2. But for cult movie fans, Anchor Bay's set offers the real Emmanuelle in all of her undraped glory. --Paul Gaita

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Anchor Bay's Emmanuelle Collection comes in an appropriately sleek and undeniably sexy package, with a slipcover sleeve that reveals a reworked reproduction of Paramount's American one-sheet poster. Inside, the three discs open into a three-paneled gatefold, with tinted photos of Kristel on display and an informative liner note booklet. The discs themselves offer widescreen versions of each feature, as well as English and French language options and English subtitles. U.S. and international trailers as well as several radio spots are also included with each title, as is an impressive collection of posters, lobby cards and stills, and a well-written bio on Kristel. The extras are rounded out by a 36-minute, three-part featurette titled "The Joys of Emmanuelle," which offers comments by Jaeckin, Kristel, and Rousset-Rouard on the making of the films, their impact on their lives, and the legal and ratings struggles they faced in Europe. --Paul Gaita

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie overall! Mar 17 2003
By Eric
Format:DVD
I just watched this movie for the first time and I have to say that it was worth the money. It is not a porno and nothing was explicit, I am surprised that it is not rated R. However the actresses are all very beautiful and just enough is seen to make the movie erotic. The lesbian scenes really make the movie.

The movie in general is entertaining. It kept my attention even when they had clothes on. The scenes of Bankok were great and very interesting. I am going to keep this movie, and oh yea the soundtrack really is pretty good!

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Black Emanuelle May 15 2000
Format:DVD
I have always been a fan of Emanuelle films and i would say that the Italian versions are much better, although this is the orginal. Black Emanuelle, Emanuelle around the World and Emanuelle in America are by far the best titles in the Emanuelle series. If you are looking for Emanuelle movies then i suggest you look for Laura Gemser, and not Sylvia Krystal. Believe me this one is not worth it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good acting and sexual interplay Feb 26 2013
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sylvia Kristel is a real sex goddess who is fascinating to watch. But apart from her natural attractiveness, the film has little to offer. The story line is rather poor and moves erratically. The film is obviously a vehicle to exhitit Sylvia and tillilate the viewers. Not much artistic merit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good combination of erotica, human experience, and unexpected plot...
A classic. Not as explicit as today's movies would be, but very "hot" by the standards in force at the time.
Published 4 months ago by STEPHEN A TERRILL
3.0 out of 5 stars surprised
-not what I expected. I expected this deeply romantic saga that I had watched when I was coming of age. It was also in French, which is probably my fault for ordering wrong. Read more
Published on May 15 2010 by Mei Li
4.0 out of 5 stars Sensual & Erotic
A french worlwide masterpiece of erotism! The music theme and the shots and Silvia are still floating in my head.... Read more
Published on Feb 5 2008 by JohnC
5.0 out of 5 stars Emmanuelle : Collection en français
Je demeure au Québec francophone au Canada. Je vois que vous avez une belle sélection de films mais j'aimerais pouvoir les obtenir en français et les payer en $CDN. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2005 by Lilianne Trudel
5.0 out of 5 stars An evolution in character
Although I've had the first two Emmanuelle films on VHS for several years, I didn't see Goodbye Emmanuelle until just recently, after watching the complete Emmanuelle Collection... Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004 by David E. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC SOFT-CORE PORN
REALLY, THERE IS VERY LITTLE PLOT TO FIND IN THIS FRENCH-MADE SOFT-CORE PORN FLICK. BUT, THERE ARE PLENTY OF HOT SEX SCENES TO SPARE IN THIS CLASSIC PORNO FLICK. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by MICHAEL TAYLOR
5.0 out of 5 stars My roomie loves this collection
I can't get my roommate to stop watching these DVDs.
Published on Dec 17 2003 by "brian_ms78"
5.0 out of 5 stars Emmanuelle
Super series of movies. Sensually attractive and well acted.
Published on Nov 27 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars Somethings missing
I had seen this film years ago and thought I'd give it another try.. Sound and background music are on the poor side.. Acting is vauge. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Emmanuelle is a must-see classic
The French does artistic eroticism like no others and Emmanuelle (the original) is arguably one of their best works. Read more
Published on April 9 2003 by Thomas V. Nguyen
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