Just Jaeckin

Just Jaeckin, the provocateur of the sensual cinema. Born in 1940 in Vichy, France, Jaeckin was active in the film industry from the 1970s to the 1990s, primarily in the erotic drama genre. He is best known for his highly controversial films "Emmanuelle", "Lady Chatterley's Lover", and "Gwendoline", although he never received any major awards, his films were highly influential in the genre of erotic cinema, known for their lush aesthetics and explicit exploration of female sexuality. Jaeckin's deeply personal and unapologetic approach to his work made him a divisive figure, but there's no denying that he brought a unique, daring voice to the world of film.