The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

18
11/09/1992 (GB)
Drama, Romance
2h 6m

Romance... In a most unlikely place.

Overview

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.

  • Leos CaraxDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    Les Amants du Pont-Neuf

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

  • Budget

    $28,000,000

Keywords

  • prison
  • loss of eyesight
  • homeless person
  • paris, france
  • subway
  • fireworks
  • artist
  • bridge
  • tramp
  • seine
  • self-inflicted injury
  • fire-eater
  • romance
  • snow
  • unlikely romance

Top Billed Cast

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Michèle Stalens

Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Alex

Klaus-Michael Grüber

Hans

Édith Scob

Édith Scob

Couple in car

Georges Aperghis

Couple in car

Daniel Buain

Alex's friend

Marion Stalens

Marion Stalens

Marion

Chrichan Larsson

Julien

Paulette Berthonnier

Sailor / Barge operator

Roger Berthonnier

Sailor / Barge operator

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