Watch: Noemie Merlant, Naomi Watts star in erotic drama 'Emmanuelle'

Annie Martin
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Noémie Merlant plays the lead role in the new film "Emmanuelle." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
NoƩmie Merlant plays the lead role in the new film "Emmanuelle." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI

July 2 (UPI) -- PathƩ is giving a glimpse of the new film Emmanuelle.

The company shared a trailer for the movie Tuesday featuring NoƩmie Merlant (Portrait of a Woman on Fire), Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans) and Will Sharpe (The White Lotus Season 2).

Emmanuelle is an erotic drama based on the Emmanuelle Arsan novel.

The film follows Emmanuelle (Merlant), a woman who travels to Hong Kong for a business trip. She explores her sexual desires during her time at a luxury hotel in the region.

Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things), Chacha Huang and Anthony Wong also star.

Naomi Watts attends the premiere of "Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans" in May. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Naomi Watts attends the premiere of "Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans" in May. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Emmanuelle will have its world premiere Sept. 20 at the San SebastiƔn International Film Festival. The film is co-written and directed by Audrey Diwan (Happening).

Arsan's novel was previously adapted as a 1974 film starring Sylvia Kristel.

Jamie Campbell Bower attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" in June. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Jamie Campbell Bower attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" in June. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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