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The Reluctant Icon: A Tribute to Laura Gemser

2023 · 20 min · Documentary

A poignant ode to the star of the Black Emanuelle series and the real-life love story at its core, written, directed and narrated by Kier-La Janisse based on an interview with longtime Italian journalist Manlio Gomarasca.

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Kier-La Janisse — Director

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Kier-La Janisse portraitKier-La JanisseNarratorLaura Gemser portraitLaura GemserSelf (archival footage)

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