
Emmanuelle(1974)
An employee at the French Embassy in Bangkok invites his wife to join him – and enjoy the benefits of their open marriage.


“Nothing is wrong if it feels good”
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.

Sylvia Kristel
Emmanuelle

Umberto Orsini
Jean
Frédéric Lagache
Christopher

Catherine Rivet
Anna-Maria

Henri Czarniak
Igor, the radio operator
Tom Clark
Peter
Marion Womble
Florence Lafuma
Laura

Claire Richard
Wong

Caroline Laurence
Ingrid
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is a drama, romance film released in 1975 exploring themes of 1970s, open relationship, erotic movie. Directed by Francis Giacobetti, it stars Sylvia Kristel, Umberto Orsini, Frédéric Lagache. 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.
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