French Youth Show Disinterest in Sex, Says 'Emmanuelle' Director
Audrey Diwan voiced her worries regarding what she perceives as an increasing lack of interest in intimacy among young individuals. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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French filmmaker Audrey Diwan, known for her latest project ‘Emmanuelle’, an English-language remake of the infamous 1970s soft-porn classic, has stirred discussions with her insights into the changing views on intimacy among younger French people.
In an interview with Izvestia ahead of the film’s Russian premiere on Thursday, Diwan voiced her worries about what she sees as a diminishing interest in intimacy among the youth in France.
“Young people refuse sex. There is a revolution in our civilization: people no longer want to touch each other,” she remarked, indicating that this cultural transformation poses challenges to modern relationship dynamics.
She further questioned, “Why do we sometimes lose the ability to receive pleasure? Why are we tormented by the thought that there is no more pleasure, although there should be?” Diwan clarified that ‘Emmanuelle’ transcends mere provocativeness; it delves into the fundamental roots of desire and the complexities surrounding its fulfillment in contemporary society.
While recognizing that the original ‘Emmanuelle’ set a high bar with its erotic content, Diwan noted that her adaptation diverges by concentrating on the emotional and psychological dimensions of intimacy.
Having won the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival for her film ‘Happening’, Diwan is recognized for her nuanced treatment of complex subjects.
Her observations on the younger generation's trend towards emotional detachment challenge the entrenched stereotypes often associated with the French attitude towards sexuality.
The upcoming release of ‘Emmanuelle’ has already ignited some controversy, although the critical reception has been varied.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
In an interview with Izvestia ahead of the film’s Russian premiere on Thursday, Diwan voiced her worries about what she sees as a diminishing interest in intimacy among the youth in France.
“Young people refuse sex. There is a revolution in our civilization: people no longer want to touch each other,” she remarked, indicating that this cultural transformation poses challenges to modern relationship dynamics.
She further questioned, “Why do we sometimes lose the ability to receive pleasure? Why are we tormented by the thought that there is no more pleasure, although there should be?” Diwan clarified that ‘Emmanuelle’ transcends mere provocativeness; it delves into the fundamental roots of desire and the complexities surrounding its fulfillment in contemporary society.
While recognizing that the original ‘Emmanuelle’ set a high bar with its erotic content, Diwan noted that her adaptation diverges by concentrating on the emotional and psychological dimensions of intimacy.
Having won the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival for her film ‘Happening’, Diwan is recognized for her nuanced treatment of complex subjects.
Her observations on the younger generation's trend towards emotional detachment challenge the entrenched stereotypes often associated with the French attitude towards sexuality.
The upcoming release of ‘Emmanuelle’ has already ignited some controversy, although the critical reception has been varied.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
