 Shot in English sync-sound, it also features the first American actress to play the Emmanuelle character.The film shoot took place on location in Paris, Cannes, and the island of Réunion from May 26 to July 19 in the year 1986.French distributor AAA gave "Emmanuelle 5" a push in print ads and promotional posters, all touting filmgoers with the Borowczyk name.