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Christine Sinclair-Prince's avatar

Wonderful article/post...inspired to watch the French and English version of La Piscine plus the 2 other recommended films. Love the in depth research you do for your posts, so enriching for us...thank you!!!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy them!

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Lola Aragon's avatar

Loved this post. Thank you! You put so much work in everything you do. It’s not lost on us. ❤️😘

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Sam Clark's avatar

Repost of A Perfect Murder, please! 🩷

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Perhaps in the fall when I can update the fashion inspiration.

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Maria's avatar

A million thanks for this wonderful and informative post! Off to get the free trial from Criterion…

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Habitually Chic's avatar

You are very welcome! I hope you add some Eric Rohmer to your watch list on Criterion!

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Susan Danton's avatar

Thank you Heather! What a fascinating story. Can't wait to watch the film. I have seen A bigger Splash, loved the clothes in that one. Again, I really appreciate all your posts Heather !

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Hayden Henry's avatar

I have to rewatch this no! Merci!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Hope you see something new this time!

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Jolain Muller's avatar

What an amazing deep dive into one of the most stylish films ever! I must watch it again knowing all this new information. Thank you!

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victoria zuzak's avatar

I loved reading this.. so sad that the writer from The New Yorker couldn’t appreciate this timeless movie 😔I guess not everyone can have good taste

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Nicky N.'s avatar

Fantastic piece of fine writing and research on this cinematographic masterpiece. I've had a fascinated with Alain, Romy and La Piscine since the age of 11, now I'm 50...I've read alot on them. I might add, Alain insisted on having Romy on the cast, because he wanted her back and he hoped to reunite. He realised that all was over and he felt their love again through his/theirs 'acting'. Painful story.

With his passing, a big chunk of my childhood simply went. I've grown up with French literature, films, magazines, I've studied French for about 10 years, the whole culture had been embedded into my being.

Do you all forgive my bitterly nostalgic mood...

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AA. Adams's avatar

Loved this post, looking forward to watching this now that I know more about the history of the film.

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Jane's avatar

Thank you, thank you, a million times thank you. Love a day when I learn new info. Thank you for the high quality posts.

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