Emmanuelle (1974) SC 1080p BluRay x265 HEVC EAC3-SARTRE

Emmanuelle is the first and most infamous of the French softcore-porn series about a young woman's awakening to new sexual dimensions. Sylvia Kristel became a star with her portrayal of Emmanuelle, the suppressed wife of a diplomat. By virtue of her husband's profession, Emmanuelle is introduced to any number of handsome, virile men and beautiful, adventurous women, all more than willing to escort the sheltered young lady to the farthest reaches of sensuality. Nudity and eroticism abounds in Emmanuelle, but the sex scenes are discreetly photographed (shadows and elusive camera angles predominate) to evoke eroticism and suggestiveness in lieu of raunch. As the Emmanuelle series dragged on, the sex became more perfunctory and the storylines overladen with gimmicks; this film is comparatively basic and straightforward. Emmanuelle is based on the allegedly autobiographical book by Emmanuelle Arsan.

Extras

• An Erotic Success - A terrific documentary on the history of director Just Jaeckin's Emmanuelle. Producer Yves Rousset-Rouard, director Just Jaeckin, and critics talk about the many technical difficulties the film had to overcome, its history with the censors, the films that Emmanuelle inspired, its unprecedented success in France, etc. In French, with imposed English subtitles (if you set up the main menu in English). (54 min, 480p).

• An Interview with Emmanuelle - Producer Yves Rousset-Rouard and director Just Jaeckin discuss Emmanuelle's character, how they met Dutch actress Sylvia Kristel, and what they wanted to accomplish with their film. In French, with imposed English subtitles. (31 min, 480p).

• Trailer - The original theatrical Trailer (1 min, 480p)