Sarah Morton is a famous British mystery author. Tired of London and seeking inspiration for her new novel, she accepts an offer from her publisher John Bosload to stay at his home in Luberon, in the South of France. It is the off-season, and Sarah finds that the beautiful country locale and unhurried pace is just the tonic for her--until late one night, when John's indolent and insouciant French daughter Julie unexpectedly arrives. Sarah's prim and steely English reserve is jarred by Julie's reckless, sexually charged lifestyle. Their interactions set off an increasingly unsettling series of events, as Sarah's creative process and a possible real-life murder begin to blend dangerously together.
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- Bangkok World Film Festival
2003
Won
Best Film
Franзois Ozon
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
2004
Nominated
BFCA Award
Best Foreign-Language Film
- Cannes Film Festival
2003
Nominated
Golden Palm
Franзois Ozon
- Chlotrudis Awards
2004
Nominated
Chlotrudis Award
Best Actress
Charlotte Rampling
Best Supporting Actress
Ludivine Sagnier
- Cйsar Awards, France
2004
Nominated
Cйsar
Best Actress (Meilleure actrice)
Charlotte Rampling
Best Supporting Actress (Meilleur second rфle fйminin)
Ludivine Sagnier
- European Film Awards
2003
Won
European Film Award
Best Actress
Charlotte Rampling
Nominated
Audience Award
Best Actress
Charlotte Rampling
Best Actress
Ludivine Sagnier
Best Director
Franзois Ozon
European Film Award
Best Film
Olivier Delbosc
Marc Missonnier
- Golden Trailer Awards
2004
Nominated
Golden Trailer
Best Independent