April’23 – Nominated By ZA
Nominations
- Tomboy – 0 Votes
- Beau Travail – 0 Votes
- 8 Women – 2 Votes
- Swimming Pool – 2 Votes*
* Won on wheel decision
Plot Synopsis
Swimming Pool is a 2003 psychological thriller film directed by François Ozon and starring Charlotte Rampling and Ludivine Sagnier. The film is set primarily in the south of France and focuses on the relationship between a British mystery author and a young, enigmatic woman.
Sarah Morton (Charlotte Rampling), a successful British mystery writer, is feeling burnt out and uninspired. Her publisher, John Bosload (Charles Dance), offers her the use of his secluded vacation home in the south of France to help her relax and find new inspiration. Sarah reluctantly agrees and heads to the French countryside.
Upon her arrival, Sarah begins to enjoy the peace and quiet of the house and starts to make progress on her new novel. However, her tranquility is soon disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Julie (Ludivine Sagnier), John’s free-spirited, sexually provocative daughter. The two women initially clash due to their stark differences in personality and lifestyle, but as time goes on, they develop a complex and tense relationship.
As the days go by, Sarah becomes increasingly intrigued by Julie’s promiscuous behavior and starts to incorporate elements of Julie’s life into her novel. The line between fiction and reality begins to blur, and Sarah finds herself becoming more and more entangled in Julie’s world. This ultimately leads to a series of events that force both women to confront their darkest secrets and question their true selves.
Swimming Pool is a suspenseful and atmospheric thriller that explores themes of identity, desire, and the power of the creative process. The film is known for its visually stunning cinematography, strong performances from its lead actresses, and its enigmatic and thought-provoking narrative.
Average Scores
| Enjoyable | Plot | Acting | Camera | Themes | Music | Casting | Wildcard | Total | |
| Average Score | 1 | 0.84 | 0.98 | 0.75 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.02 | 4.51 |
| Max Score | 5 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | +/- 0.5 | 11.5 |
| Difference | 4 | 1.16 | 0.52 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.48 | 6.99 |
Individual Scores
| Reviewer | Enjoyable | Plot | Acting | Camera | Themes | Music | Casting | Wildcard | Total |
| MA | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | -0.1 | 3.5 |
| YA | 0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 3.3 |
| ZA | 5 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.4 | 0 | 9.45 |
| KS | 0 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.55 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.35 | 0 | 3 |
| TS | 0 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0 | 3.3 |