A supermodel with shattered memories unravels truth and desire inside a Manhattan clinic.
BLACK EMANUELLE 2
Her magnificent body drove men mad with desire!
Fashion model Emanuelle is experiencing psychotic freakout every time she has sex. Haunted by memories of sexual abuse from the men in her life, including her father, she turns to Dr. Gardner, who offers help while she resides at his mental health center.
Quick Answer
Black Emanuelle 2 is a 1976 Italian drama, horror, and romance film directed by Bitto Albertini about a fashion model with memory loss who, under the care of a Freudian doctor, confronts conflicting recollections and buried traumas in a mental clinic.
Programmer's Pick
Black Emanuelle 2 trades sun-drenched escapism for a chilly clinic and a swirl of unreliable memories. Come for the softcore glamour, stay for the tangled therapy sessions and a parade of clashing flashbacks. It's Euro-sleaze with a psychological edge.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Bitto Albertini
- Writers
- Mario Mariani, Ambrogio Molteni, Bitto Albertini
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- The New Black Emanuelle, Black Emanuelle No 2, Emanuelle im sex-rausch, Justine, bonne à tout faire 2, Emanuelle nera und ihre wilden hengste, Original title: Emanuelle nera n° 2
Why This Matters
Directed by Bitto Albertini, this 1976 film exemplifies the Italian sexploitation wave and stands as an unofficial sequel to Black Emanuelle, reflecting the era's trend of unauthorized continuations within popular exploitation franchises.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Experience a Rashomon-style psychodrama where Emanuelle’s memories clash with those of her lovers and family, visualized through conflicting flashbacks.
Watch as erotic encounters intertwine with sessions of Freudian therapy, blending sexuality with psychological mystery.
The action unfolds in a posh psychiatric clinic near Manhattan, offering a stylish, urban twist to the usual Euro-sleaze locales.
Dr. Paul's overly attentive treatment of Emanuelle sparks jealousy in his wife, adding a soap-operatic edge to the psychological proceedings.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Black Emanuelle 2? +
Black Emanuelle 2 was directed by Bitto Albertini.
When was Black Emanuelle 2 released? +
Black Emanuelle 2 was released in 1976.
How long is Black Emanuelle 2? +
Black Emanuelle 2 has a runtime of 91 minutes.
What genre is Black Emanuelle 2? +
Black Emanuelle 2 is a drama, horror, and romance film.
How does the film reveal the differences between Emanuelle's memories and those of the people in her life? +
By having Dr. Paul interview each person and visualizing both their version and Emanuelle’s version of events as flashbacks, the film lets the audience see the stark differences in recollection.
