Gemser's First Nude Scene - BE Part 4
If we discount that part of the opening credits that shows Emanuelle naked and masturbating in bed (a scene probably added during the latter part of the editing process and not part of the original script), Gemser's first nude scene occurs about 22 minutes into the film. In the case of both main female characters--Emanuelle and Ann Danieli--the script seems purposefully constructed to prime one firstly with a nude tease and then, secondly, with the hardcore payoff. So this scene, which takes place in a car, exhibits Gemser's breasts while Angelo Infanti (playing the role of Gianni Danieli) fondles them. It comes after Emanuelle has been witnessing various sexual stimuli since she got on the plane taking her to Kenya. In the film it is her first step in the sexual world of Africa and the white community that lives and parties there. She is the instigator of the love-making in the car, but soon pushes Gianni away, asking to be taken back to her room. Gianni is an interesting character--laid back, somewhat passive, somewhat moody, yet happy-go-lucky at times. There's a resigned quality to him that's appealing. At this point in the film he does not pursue Emanuelle, but she him.
Of note, one should mention that, as the screen capture reveals, the car scene contains many pitch-black shadows, making the Gemser tease that much more artistic and priming. Viewers are now eager and waiting for more.
