Swimming Pool

2003
1h 42m

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6.7/10

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A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

49K

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Awards
- 2 wins & 19 nominations total

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Trivia
Charlotte Rampling's character Sarah is named after her sister, who killed herself at age 23. She told The Guardian, "I thought that after such a very long time of not letting her be with me that I would like to bring her back into my life."

Goofs
When Sarah is shown typing at her laptop, she is clearly pressing the keys at random and sometimes several at once.

Quotes
Sarah Morton: Awards are like hemorrhoids. Sooner or later every asshole gets one.

Alternate versions
The Canadian theatrical version was the uncut version and proudly stated in the advertising "Original Uncut Version".

Connections
Featured in The Look (2011)

Soundtracks
Oh my baby blue
Written by Alexander Baker and Clair Marlo
Bruton Music
With grateful permission from Zomba Production Music

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7/10

Excellent

I first saw this film on HBO in 2005 and now own it. HBO and others continue to run it. It is a very mature, engrossing film with a metaphorical plot. From the opening credits it immediately begs for your attention and once it has you in its grasp, you will find you cannot escape. A successful author of a series of mystery novels but bored with her work, Charlotte Rampling goes to the south of France for looking for fresh ideas for a new book, begins down one avenue and then changes direction. The location, photography and performances are exceptional as is the set design, replete with elegant simplicity that flows past your eyes. You are drawn in so well you can taste the wine and feel the pool's water flowing around you. The actors, especially Rampling and the actress who plays Julie, are impeccable. The Swimming Pool is a totally wonderful experience. Dive in!