Directed and co-written by Audrey Diwan, the film stars Noémie Merlant alongside Will Sharpe, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Naomi Watts. Adapted from Emmanuelle Arsan's novel, this erotic drama filmed in Hong Kong will be available in France on Netflix from December 25, 2025.
The story follows a traveling professional seeking to rekindle a buried desire. Her arrival in a dense and sensual metropolis triggers a series of encounters that question her relationship with emotions and freedom.
During her journey, she encounters an elusive man whose intermittent presence leads her to explore new intimate boundaries. Between discoveries, expectations, and self-questioning, her stay becomes an inner journey.
The film is a contemporary adaptation of the novel published under the pseudonym Emmanuelle Arsan. Audrey Diwan, who won an award in Venice for L'Événement, developed the project with Rebecca Zlotowski. Filming took place in Hong Kong. Noémie Merlant, who rose to fame in Portrait of a Lady on Fire, plays the lead role. The production also features Will Sharpe, Jamie Campbell Bower, Anthony Wong, and Naomi Watts.
The tone favors introspection, themes of desire, autonomy, and intimacy, with an approach intended for adult audiences. Viewers interested in psychological narratives or contemporary literary adaptations will particularly enjoy this film.
Emmanuelle
Movie | 2024
Streaming on Netflix starting December 25, 2025
Erotic drama | Duration: 1h47
Directed by Audrey Diwan | Starring Noémie Merlant, Will Sharpe, Naomi Watts
Country: France
The film offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Emmanuelle Arsan's classic, focusing on the intimate journey of a woman traveling.
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