A courtesan’s rise and fall in a lavish, sexually charged Parisian world.
NANA
The modern making of Emile Zola's master 'piece'
In this retelling of Emile Zola's "Nana," a dazzling actress rises through seduction and charm, savoring the luxuries of Paris. But as her liaisons spiral, the price of fame reveals a darker truth: happiness remains elusive amid the opulence.
Quick Answer
Nana is a 1970 Swedish drama-romance film directed by Mac Ahlberg about the sexual liaisons and social ascent of a French courtesan, adapted from Émile Zola's classic novel.
Programmer's Pick
Couture, cancan, and more than a hint of scandal — Nana doesn’t shy from the explicit, but it’s Anna Gaël’s bold performance and the film’s cheeky tone that keep this adaptation from being just another bodice-ripper.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Mac Ahlberg
- Writers
- Tore Sjöberg, Mac Ahlberg, Émile Zola
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Country
- Sweden
- Language
- German, Swedish, English
- Also Known As
- Nanà '70, Eros, Luksustøsen, De liefdespop, Nimm mich, liebe mich, Take Me, Love Me, Nana 70, Poupée d'amour, Nana, Girl of Pleasure, La poupée d'amour
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
With explicit nudity and sexual situations, Nana pushes boundaries for its era and earned an X rating in the U.S.
This retelling brings Emile Zola’s notorious novel to the screen, exploring the rise and pitfalls of a Parisian courtesan.
Anna Gaël commands attention in the title role, blending allure with humor amid the film’s risqué scenarios.
Lavish settings and period costumes immerse viewers in the extravagance and moral ambiguity of 19th-century Paris.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Nana released? +
Nana was released in 1970.
Who directed Nana? +
Mac Ahlberg directed Nana.
How long is Nana? +
Nana has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is Nana? +
Nana is a drama and romance film.
Where can I watch Nana? +
Nana is available to stream on SassyFlix.
