The Lovers on the Bridge backdrop

The Lovers on the Bridge 1991 Directed by Leos Carax 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.

Country France
Production Country France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gneres Drama , Romance
Production Companies Films A2 , Les Films Christian Fechner
Budget $28,000,000
Release Date 16 October 1991
126 mins
Cast
Juliette Binoche Michèle Stalens
Édith Scob Couple in car
Georges Aperghis Couple in car
Daniel Buain Alex's friend
Paulette Berthonnier Sailor / Barge operator
Roger Berthonnier Sailor / Barge operator
Georges Castorp Un endormi
Marc Desclozeaux Un endormi
Alain Dahan Un endormi
Pierre Pessemesse Un endormi
Maître Bitoun Un endormi
Johnny Aldama Un endormi
Jean-Louis Airola Poster Collector
Albert Prévost Commissioner
Marie Trintignant Voice (voice)
Leos Carax Prisoner
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