Cinemaas Brazilian versions of ‘Emmanuelle’ inspired by the erotic classic of the 70s

With the debut of Emmanuellenew version of the 70’s erotic classic, now by the director’s lenses Audrey Diwan (The event) and with Noémie Merlant (Portrait of a young girl on fire) On the title role, the erotic myth returns to the center of the debate, now from a feminist and contemporary perspective.

This rereading rekindles interest in previous versions and even highlights as countries such as Brazil also designed their own fantasies around the character. Here, the impact of Emmanuelle It was initially felt at the height of Pornochanchada – a genre that dominated national cinema in the 1970s and early 80’s – and, years later, with the tens of versions of the film on the open TV grid during the dawn of Saturdays. Here are some versions inspired by the feature that until today moves the mind and libido of the movie buffs:

1. Emmanuelle Tropical (1977) – Dir. J. Marreco

One of the first attempts to abrasile the myth of Emmanuelle. Starring Rossana Ghessathe film mixes eroticism with the pornochanchada tropical aesthetics, taking advantage of the internationally known name. Low -budget production is today a cult rarity between collectors, and brings a protagonist involved in typical seduction games, but with a more unveiled and carnival tone.

2. Emmanuelle’s daughter (1980) – Dir. Oswaldo de Oliveira

With VANESSA ALVES (Love, Strange Love) In the main role, the feature bet on the idea of ​​an heiress of the original character, now on Brazilian soil. Eroticism is led with the same boldness as the chanchadas of the time, but flirts with a more melodramatic tone. The director, veteran of the genre, knew how to explore the public fantasies with a narrative loaded with insinuations and tropical sensuality.

3. Giselle (1981) – Dir. Victor Di Mello

Although it does not use the name Emmanuellethe film is clearly a Brazilian rereading of the archetype of the free and sensual woman popularized by Sylvia Kristel. With Alba Valéria As a protagonist, the feature invests in bold scenes and marked female protagonism. Victor Di Mellowho directed several Pornochanchada titles, bet here in a narrative that mixes desire, sexual freedom and lush landscapes.

These films, albeit distinct, demonstrate how the imagination of Emmanuelle He crossed borders and found echo in Brazil, adapted to the most direct, popular and sometimes satirical style of Pornochanchada.

Also read:‘The old Emmanuelle is dead,’ says director of a new version of the classic erotic

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