Can love vanish without a trace?
This is the subject of this haunting film directed by Francois Ozon and released in 2000.
‘Charlotte Rampling gives one of the best performances of her career as Marie, a college lecturer who has been happily married to Jean for over 25 years. Whilst on holiday, they visit a deserted beach where Marie lazes in the sun while Jean sets out for a swim – from which he never returns. Some time later in Paris, Marie has resumed her life but refuses to accept that Jean has drowned, continuing to think of him in the present tense and resisting her friend’s well-meaning attempts to interest her in other men….’
Charlotte Rampling’s performance is a tour de force and her feelings of confusion and desolation stayed long with me after the movie finished.
This is a great and thought provoking watch and it is a film filled with sadness.
Save it for the day when you are in the mood to have your emotions tweaked. xv
Vicki sounds like a great movie. Definitely one I will have to look out for and make sure I take plenty of tissues and sunglasses to hide the red eyes!!
Alison
j'ai adoré ce film!
bonne journée,encore en provence?
manon
That sounds like a great film, Vicki…I don't remember it when it came out…will try and find it and settle down with some orangettes and enjoy. XXXX
Charlotte Rampling is fantastic – can't wait to see this movie. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for a short written summary of the movie.
Sounds like a most wonderful movie, to be watched, as you say, at the right time.
Hmmmm…not this week then! Thanks for the heads up…
I always enjoy your movie reviews. This sounds like a lovely, pensive film. I shall look out for it. xx
it sounds fabulous! I always associate her with the Woody Allen movie she starred in. She's such a fabulous actress I wish I could watch this right now! I am so curious if he really dies or deserts her?
Another to add to my list you have shared. Love Charlotte.
I LOVE Charlotte Rampling. Adding this one to my queue right now!
ooooh Vicki – this sounds like a really great film. Thank you sooo much for the great review !
Sounds great! I love getting movie recs. I've been trying to find some new Interantional movies to watch.
I have not heard of this film… thank you for the recommendation. It sounds like just the type I like! xo
Thanks for the warning about sadness…I will keep it in mind for one of those days …
It does sound wonderful though!
xo
loved this movie! charlotte rampling is so lucky she gets to play such complex, flawed characters. it really was a sad movie, but riveting to watch. i also loved her other movie with ozon called "swimming pool."
I saw it. Then I needed to see it again because I was certain I was too dazzled by the shimmery beauty of the film to fully comprehend the emotion, confusion and meaning.
I've seen it three times now. It's extraordinary.
There's a name I haven't heard in a long time…Charlotte Rampling! Sounds like a wonderful film.
I think I've seen this film a few years ago. Charlotte R. is such a great actress and I'm a big fan!
-marie
j'adore charlotte rampling. is anything she does though LESS than a tour de force?? she is uh-mazing!! i will watch this for sure. on a day when i want to cry.
thanks vicki.
Sounds wonderful indeed!! Hope this finds you well my friend,Chrissy
I have not heard of this film. Thanks so much for the recommendation!
Thank you, Vicki. I am always looking for good French films to watch. I'll put this on my queue.
Bon semaine!
Kirsten
Sounds a bit sad for me, but I'll look out for it. I can see Charlotte Rampling in this role, it would make it worth watching.
Its a haunting movie. Worth seeing!
Ah-ah! Must see!
Will look for it at the local art cinema. love films like this and I'm luck I have a husband that like them too!
I loved this wonderful film – I think it's one of Charlotte Rampling's best! Haunting and beautiful. Leigh
I will be at Blockbuster when it opens today to see if they have it yet. Haven't seen it in the theatres. Nothing, nothing better than a good movie so thanks for sharing what sounds like a good one! XO
I thought I had seen all of Charlotte Ramplings movies, but did not see this one and never heard of it. Where was I in 2000? I will look for it, thanks for the recommendation, it is just the kind of movie I enjoy.
Hi Vicki…sounds like a very interesting storyline…carried off with wonderful acting..
shall have to see if i can find it…
xx andrea
Hmmm…mixed emotions…your right …this is something to savor on a rainy day.
Lee
opps wrong url…that's my other blog :)
Lee
I love a good recommendation for a movie, looking forward to this one. x thank you for sharing. Suzi
Thanks for the recommendation Vicki, sounds terrific. I'll have to change video stores though, as last time I went to Blockbuster @ Stirling they told me there was $85in late fees due! After they picked me up from the floor, I asked what movies were involved. Judging by what was listed, it became apparent very quickly that the boys had 'cracked' my password code & 'borrowed' my swipe card. I was not happy!
I whipped up your Tomato Tart recipe for dinner last Sunday night. I has all out of olive tapenade, so I crumbled up some goat's cheese & tossed it amongst the tomatoes. I chucked some finely shredded basil on at the last minute & it was fantastic! A big thanks from MOTH & me.
Millie ^_^
Sounds like a movie where I'll cry. But a good cry now and then is good for the soul.
Sam
I love Charlotte Rampling…I'll have to look for this one.
Thank you!
Nathalie
Charlotte Rampling is just one of the most wonderful actresses to watch I think. This sounds like a completely different premise, but I can't help but think of that movie Tell No One (which I enjoyed so much) as being vaguely similar, although it sounds as if this movie would result in considerably more tears on my part!
I've never heard of this movie, Vicki. Thanks for the recommendation. I always find Charlotte Rampling intriguing as an actress, her face is so evocative. I'll look this one up. Hope you're having a lovely time in your garden. Meredith xo.
Hello Vicky
My friend took me to lunch today in Hastings St and gave me a gift for my birthday.
– a most gorgeous book of sumptuous scenes and lovely stories…and it has your name on it…
She wasn't aware that we had crossed paths in the blog world…
I have a real treat to enjoy over the weekend…
Happy days
I loved that movie like any other François Ozon's movies.Charlotte Rampling is a marvellous interpreter here also. Must to see!
bon week end
christian
J'adore Charlotte Rampling. Although it kills me that she had a pitch-perfect French accent despite being English born and bred!
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