i first saw this film on hbo in 2005 and now own it . hbo and others continue to run it . it be a very mature and engross film with a metaphorical plot . from the opening credit it immediately beg for your attention and once it have you in it grasp and you will find you can not escape . a successful author of a series of mystery novel but bore with her work and charlotte rampling go to the south of france for look for fresh idea for a new book and begin down one avenue and then change direction . the location and photography and performance be exceptional a be the set design and replete with elegant simplicity that flow past your eye . you be draw in so well you can taste the wine and feel the pool water flow around you . the actor and especially rampling and the actress who play julie and be impeccable . the swimming pool be a totally wonderful experience . dive in .