The Swimming Pool
1969 · 2h 3m · Drama, Thriller
A stylish psychological thriller with gorgeous Mediterranean vibes and genuine dramatic tension—the kind of sophisticated European cinema that rewards your attention. Those stellar scores don't lie: watch it tonight if you're in the mood for slow-burn intrigue and complex character dynamics instead of jump scares.
Plot
Set in a magnificent villa near a sun-drenched St. Tropez, lovers Jean-Paul and Marianne are spending a happy, lazy summer holiday. Their only concern is to gratify their mutual passion - until the day when Marianne invites her former lover and his beautiful teenage daughter to spend a few days with them. From the first moment, a certain uneasiness and tension begin to develop between the four, which soon escalates in a dangerous love-game.