Audrey Diwan announces the start of filming for “Emmanuelle” in Paris

The long-awaited English language by Audrey Diwan Emmanuelle Filming for “Reboot” with Noémie Merlant in the title role has begun in Paris.

The Golden Lion of Venice Happen Writer-director Diwan announced the start of filming on her Instagram account with a post that said: “Excitement is the right word. Emmanuelle. Hi me. @noemiemerlant.”

Your blurb has been confirmed Rectangle productions (Happen), Chantelouve and Goodfellas (ex-Wild Bunch International) as main production partners.

The film was also partially shot in Hong Kong with Ivan Lam (007: Skyfall), which handles line production under the banner of Infinite Fun Limited.

Merlant – Seen earlier this year as a vengeful, dashing assistant tar – was unveiled in February, replacing Léa Seydoux, who was originally announced to star in Cannes 2022.

There has been no official update on other cast members and the production has made no further announcements as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, although the film is among 500 independent films that have signed an interim agreement.

Veterans and CAA Media Finance, which handles international sales, will continue under-the-radar talks with buyers during the AMF.

The reboot was inspired by Emmanuelle Arsan’s 1967 novel about an expat woman on a journey of sexual self-discovery and is based on a script Diwan developed with writer-director Rebecca Zlotowski. An easy going girl And Children of others.

The two are considered to be among the most popular female writing and directing talents currently working in France.

The budget for the film is, together with Maïwenns J., one of the highest for a film in the history of French cinema for a film directed by a woman.Eanne du Barry, with a budget of approximately $21 million.

When Diwan spoke to Deadline about the project in February when Merlant was announced for the lead role, he said that the film is set against the backdrop of a luxury hotel in Hong Kong.

“I love the idea of ​​corridors where my characters meet, meet and find each other,” she said.

“Beyond the question of bodies, I want to explore that of a world that shapes every form of relationship, to explore how this system can go wrong, how we connect with others, how we touch our own vulnerability.”