La Piscine (1969) dir. Jacques Deray
Screencaps in no particular order. I just thought that the blocking in this movie is so well done. You can tell how the characters are feeling and their relations to one another by observing the arrangement of actors in the scene alone. For instance, in the very first scene, Romy Schneider's character Marianne is introduced by towering over Jean-Paul (Alain Delon) as he languidly lays beside the pool. A sense of power imbalance is established, as clearly Marianne has the upper hand in their relationship. This is further reinforced by dialogue throughout the film, but it is an important opening shot for her character. It leaves a strong impression.
The scene with Marianne, Jean-Paul and Penelope (Jane Birkin) sitting outside and having drinks is also a foreshadowing for what was to become of their relationships. Marianne and Penelope are sitting, chatting, getting along nicely and then Penelope asks for a cigarette. Jean-Paul cuts in between them, standing, literally cutting the frame in half as he gestures to light Penelope's cigarette. He is facing her, entertaining her, and has his back turned to Marianne who watches and smiles. A visual foreshadowing for what is to come.
Later on we see scenes where Penelope is hiding from a party and separating herself by staying outside the door, where Marianne is stood dressed beautifully for dinner between two imposing columns, where Marianne and Jean-Paul look on from a window, appearing trapped behind it.
If anything this movie was visually stunning