Swimming Pool

"On the surface, all is calm."

Aug 1 2003 R 1h 42m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

A British crime novelist travels to her publisher's upmarket summer house in Southern France to seek solitude in order to work on her next book. However, the unexpected arrival of the publisher's daughter induces complications and a subsequent crime.

Plot

Sarah Morton is a famous British mystery author. Tired of London and seeking inspiration for her new novel, she accepts an offer from her publisher John Bosload to stay at his home in Luberon, in the South of France. It is the off-season, and Sarah finds that the beautiful country locale and unhurried pace is just the tonic for her--until late one night, when John's indolent and insouciant French daughter Julie unexpectedly arrives. Sarah's prim and steely English reserve is jarred by Julie's reckless, sexually charged lifestyle. Their interactions set off an increasingly unsettling series of events, as Sarah's creative process and a possible real-life murder begin to blend dangerously together.

Written by

François Ozon, Emmanuèle Bernheim, Sionann O'Neill

Directed by

François Ozon

Production Countries

United Kingdom, France

Production Companies

FOZ, Headforce Ltd., Gimages, Fidélité Productions, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma

Languages

Français, English

Awards

2 wins & 19 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
51,139
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA