A journey of sexual longing and self-destruction set in late 1960s Italy.
A MAN FOR EMMANUELLE
Young woman sleeps with a variety of characters while on a road to self-destruction.
Long before the passport got stamped, Emmanuelle’s Italian odyssey was already on the road to ruin.
Erika Blanc stars as Emmanuelle, a woman navigating a haze of sexual repression, fleeting affairs, and emotional fallout. Cesare Canevari's direction leans into the erotically charged drama and existential malaise that only late '60s Italian cinema could conjure. Expect mood swings, melancholy, and a candid exploration of desire’s darker corners.
— SassyFlix Programmer
A Man for Emmanuelle is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Cesare Canevari about a woman who, after being abandoned, seeks affection through a series of encounters that ultimately lead her to painful self-reflection.
- Director
- Cesare Canevari
- Writers
- Graziella Di Prospero, Cesare Canevari, Giuseppe Mangione
- Release
- 1969
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- Moi, Emmanuelle, Emmanouela, i kolasmeni, Original title: Io
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film pairs sensual encounters with a distinctly European flavor of existential sadness, making for drama that lingers well after the credits roll.
Erika Blanc brings raw vulnerability and charisma to the titular Emmanuelle, anchoring the film's emotional turbulence.
A product of 1969 Italy, the film captures a unique moment of cultural and cinematic transition, blending erotic tension with psychological drama.
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Questions from the Vault
What is A Man for Emmanuelle about? +
A Man for Emmanuelle follows a woman abandoned by her lover who seeks affection and satisfaction through a series of sexual encounters, only to confront painful self-realizations after learning of her beloved’s death.
When was A Man for Emmanuelle released? +
A Man for Emmanuelle was released in 1969.
Who directed A Man for Emmanuelle? +
A Man for Emmanuelle was directed by Cesare Canevari.
How long is A Man for Emmanuelle? +
A Man for Emmanuelle has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What genre is A Man for Emmanuelle? +
A Man for Emmanuelle is a drama.
