La Piscine

When asked about her style influences, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld replied, "Now that I am a bit older, I am also inspired by Romy Schneider for a more grown up look. She was pure elegance and sensuality. Have you seen the movie La Piscine (Swimming Pool), with her and Alain Delon? If not, see it and you will get what I am trying to explain!" Made in 1969 by Jacques Deray, the tension of La Piscine unfolds on the grounds of a villa just outside of St. Tropez during a hot August holiday. The film itself is a bizarre play on love triangles with the swimming pool providing the setting for both intense pleasure and enormous destruction though I do not want to spoil the ending for you. The soundtrack for La Piscine was composed by Michel Legrand and perfectly accompanies the film's erotic conflict. Romy Schneider exudes chic sensual confidence throughout the film, I can see why she inspires Julia; the dance at the party by Jane Birkin is also worth seeing.

La Piscine images courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Comments

[montse22]

My mother loveeeee alain delon :D
This movie is really good i like it
:D
love

[Lee Ferguson]

Hmmm, I really need to see this. I love the 2003 movie "Swimming Pool" by Francois Ozon starring Charlotte Rampling - is it a remake of this one???

[kellina]

Your mother has fabulous taste, Montse!!! I just watched it while writing this, soooo sultry, love it!!

[kellina]

You do need to see it, Lee, super sexy! I don't think the movie you mention is a remake but I am not positive...

[mimi (cigalechanta)]

I watched that film several weeks ago on netflix.