A real movie marathon awaits you this summer. Close the curtains and enjoy these cult summer movie classics!
Here are some great summer movies, actually movie classics, that will make your long and warm summer evenings a reality! Don't forget the cocktail!
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
In this film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's crime novel, we follow an impoverished New Yorker (Matt Damon) who is hired by a shipping magnate to convince his troubled son (Jude Law) to leave Italy and return to the United States.
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, a gun and a car are the staples of a classic. The film tells the story of two women who want to escape from patriarchal monotony. Through tears and laughter, they pave the way for one of the best final scenes in American cinema.
Roman Holiday (1954)
Ann (Audrey Hepburn) is a rebellious princess, tired of the restrictions of royal life. During a royal visit to Rome, she escapes one day and meets New York journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), who offers her a roof over her head. He lies to him that she is a student, but the journalist soon sees through her lie and begins to realize the potential for a good story. But he doesn't realize that he will soon fall in love with the princess...
Point Break (1991)
On the screen, Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze joined forces in a film full of adrenaline. Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) is an FBI agent who infiltrates a group of surfers suspected of robbing banks in the guise of US presidents. The leader of the surfers is Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). The agent soon falls in love with the waves, almost jeopardizing his mission.
And God Created Woman (1956)
The film catapulted Brigitte Bardot to international stardom at the age of 18. Her character, Juliete Hardy, is an orphan who knows no limits in her sexuality and thus attracts the attention of three suitors.
Swimming Pool (2003)
An English writer (Charlotte Rampling), who has lost her inspiration, spends a few weeks in a villa in the Luberon, where she is looking for material for her next crime novel. There he meets Julie (Ludivine Sagnier), the daughter of the owner of the villa, and her free sexuality fascinates and shocks him at the same time.
To Catch a Thief (1955)
Alfred Hitchcock's 1955 film, of which the Cote d'Azur was known to be his weak point, was largely shot at the legendary Carlton Hotel in Cannes. In the film, we follow Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly), who falls for the charm of the infamous jewelry thief, John Robie (Cary Grant). Room 623 in the Carlton is now named after the famous British director.
A Bigger Splash (2015)
In this erotic psychological thriller, we follow the rock star Marianne Lane (Tilda Swinton), who goes on vacation to the island of Pantelleria with her young lover Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts). They are soon surprised by the arrival of her ex-partner Harry (Ralph Fiennes), who brings his provocative daughter Penelope (Dakota Johnson) with him as a trick.
Murder in the Swimming Pool (La Piscine, 1969)
In the summer of 1968, former lovers, one of the most sought-after actors at the time, Alain Delon, and the Austrian Romy Schneider reunited on the screen. The two actors had incredible chemistry on screen this time, more natural than ever. Together with Jane Brikin and Maurice Ronet, they breathed life into a play that mixes passion, possessiveness and jealousy, all by the blue iconic pool.
L'été meurtrier (1983)
It is 1970 in the south of France and Eliane Wieck (Isabelle Adjani) begins a love affair with the hopelessly in love Fiorimont Montecciari (Alain Souchon). The film portrays the tragic consequences of destructive passion.
The Beach (2000)
Young American Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio) loves adventures. When he crosses paths with a French couple, Françoise (Virginie Ledoyen) and Étienne (Guillaume Canet), they set off together to find a hidden beach in Thailand that is said to be inhabited by a free people.
Love in Barcelona (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, 2008)
In the sensual film, we follow Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) and Vicky (Rebecca Hall), who go on vacation to Barcelona. There they meet the charismatic artist Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who seduces both girls, and his almost ex-wife Maria Elena (Penélope Cruz).
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
The film is a summer romance between sexually confused 17-year-old Elio Perlman (Timothée Chamalet) and Oliver (Armie Hammer), a doctoral student from America.
