The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

Les Amants du Pont-Neuf

Romance... In a most unlikely place.

Set against Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, while it was closed for repairs, this film is a love story between two young vagrants: Alex, a would be circus performer addicted to alcohol and sedatives and Michele, a painter driven to a life on the streets because of a failed relationship and an affliction which is slowly turning her blind.

Date of release
1991-10-16
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (397)
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Leos Carax

Casting

  • Juliette Binoche — Michèle Stalens
  • Denis Lavant — Alex
  • Klaus-Michael Grüber — Hans
  • Édith Scob — Couple in car
  • Georges Aperghis — Couple in car
  • Daniel Buain — Alex's friend
  • Marion Stalens — Marion
  • Chrichan Larsson — Julien
  • Paulette Berthonnier — Sailor / Barge operator
  • Roger Berthonnier — Sailor / Barge operator
  • Michel Vandestien — Fireman
  • Georges Castorp — Un endormi

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