La Piscine
dimanche 15 mai 2011
kellina in Favorites, Films, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

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.

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