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Emily

1976 · 87 min

A languid, soft-focus period erotic drama that lingers on sensual discovery and class contrast with a wistful, slightly campy air.

Directed by
Henry Herbert
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Koo Stark, Sarah Brackett, Victor Spinetti
Overview
Evocative of the Roaring Twenties, "Emily" (Aka "The Awakening of Emily") is an erotic coming-of-age film featuring meticulous period detail and music. The sharp class distinctions of British society are blurred by the universal nature of sexual desire.

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Directed by
Henry Herbert
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Koo Stark, Sarah Brackett, Victor Spinetti
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Tone
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • sexuality
  • class
  • identity
Places
  • single country house
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism7
Romance6
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
drama, romance
Directed by
Henry Herbert
Written by
Christopher Neame
Starring
Koo Stark, Sarah Brackett, Victor Spinetti, Jane Hayden, Constantine Gregory, Ina Skriver, Richard Oldfield, David Auker
Music
Rod McKuen
Cinematography
Jack Hildyard
Runtime
87 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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