Emmanuelle Arsan - Actor Profile

Emmanuelle Arsan

Writing
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
3Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 19, 1932
Birth Place: Bangkok, Thailand

About Emmanuelle Arsan

'Emmanuelle Arsan' (her pen name, originally Marayat Bibidh) was a Thai writer, actor, and director, best known for her novel "Emmanuelle: Joys of a Woman" which happened at the right place and the right time of women's sexual liberation. It gave birth to a genre of film with the French series "Emmanuelle" starring Sylvia Kristel and many other Italian knockoffs starring Arsan lookalike Laura Gemser. Despite her very limited experience with the film industry (having a small but important role in The Sand Pebbles with Steve McQueen), Arsan decided to ride the wave and attempt to write and star in her own erotic fantasy film "Forever Emmanuelle" in the late 1970's with a largely Italian cast and crew. Producer Ovidio G. Assonitis had a major falling out with the film's two directors Louis-Jacques Rollet-Andriane and Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli, which led to the film being credited to have been "Directed by: Anonymous". This in turn caused speculation that Arsan herself had directed the film.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emmanuelle Arsan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Emmanuelle Arsan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emmanuelle Arsan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in D'Emmanuelle à Emmanuelle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Emmanuelle Arsan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emmanuelle Arsan's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emmanuelle Arsan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 D'Emmanuelle à Emmanuelle Self - presumed novelist (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1976 Laure Myrte Flop Similar →
1966 The Sand Pebbles Maily Hit Similar →

Emmanuelle Arsan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emmanuelle Arsan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emmanuelle Arsan is "D'Emmanuelle à Emmanuelle" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Emmanuelle Arsan acted in?

Emmanuelle Arsan has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.