Emmanuelle (1974) is the first installment in a series of French softcore pornography films directed by Just Jaeckin. The film's story is based on the novel "Emmanuelle". The film stars Sylvia Kristel in the title role about a woman who takes a trip to Bangkok to enhance her sexual experience. The film was former photographer Just Jaeckin's debut feature film and was shot on location in Thailand and in France between 1973 and 1974.