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Emmanuelle Arsan was a writer, actor and screenwriter, born on January 19, 1932 in Bangkok, Thailand. Death is recorded on June 12, 2005, at the age of 73. Emmanuelle Arsan was associated with Emmanuelle.
My Take
Emmanuelle Arsan is one of those names I find more fascinating as a riddle than as a biography. Marayat Rollet-Andriane, born in Bangkok, wrote a novel whose title character became a cultural shorthand far bigger than the book itself. What I keep turning over is how a single fictional woman on a journey of self-discovery eclipsed her own creator's identity, even sparking debate over who really authored the work. To me she represents the strange fate of writers whose creations outgrow them. She lived to 73, but the Emmanuelle she invented seems unlikely to ever stop circulating.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Emmanuelle Arsan
- Name (Japanese)
- エマニュエル・アルサン
- Reading
- えまにゅえる・あるさん
- Born
- January 19, 1932 – June 12, 2005
- Origin
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Occupation
- writer / actor / screenwriter / model / film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Emmanuelle |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Emmanuelle Arsan born?
Born January 19, 1932.
When did Emmanuelle Arsan die?
Died June 12, 2005, aged 73.
Where was Emmanuelle Arsan from?
Emmanuelle Arsan was from Bangkok, Thailand.
What did Emmanuelle Arsan do?
Emmanuelle Arsan worked as writer, actor, screenwriter, model, film director.
What was Emmanuelle Arsan known for?
Notable works include Emmanuelle.
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