The Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool (1969)★ 7.3/10

GP · FR,IT · 122 min · January 1, 1969

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Written by: Alain Page, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jacques Deray

Marianne and Jean-Paul vacation in a French Riviera villa near St-Tropez. Marianne invites her ex, Harry, and his daughter. Tension builds as they both get involved.

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CCarl_BrewerMarch 21, 2025
The film unfolds like a novel in visual form. While the pacing at times feels rushed, it maintains a mesmerizing balance between intrigue and suspense. The narrative flows at a deliberate yet captivating pace, and the final twist—shocking at first—becomes almost inevitable upon reflection. The seamless blend of reality and illusion i something worth carefully savoring about.
CChanda_NorrisApril 6, 2025
La película se desarrolla como una novela visual. Aunque a veces el ritmo parece apresurado, mantiene un fascinante equilibrio entre intriga y suspense. La narración fluye a un ritmo deliberado pero cautivador, y el giro final, chocante al principio, resulta casi inevitable tras una reflexión. La perfecta mezcla de realidad e ilusión es algo que merece la pena saborear con detenimiento.

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