The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)
Original title: Les Amants du Pont-Neuf
The Lovers on the Bridge is a 1991 French-language drama movie directed by Leos Carax, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant and Klaus-Michael Grüber.
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.
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Cast
- Juliette Binoche as Michèle Stalens
- Denis Lavant as Alex
- Klaus-Michael Grüber as Hans
- Édith Scob as Couple in car
- Georges Aperghis as Couple in car
- Daniel Buain as Alex's friend
- Marion Stalens as Marion
- Chrichan Larsson as Julien
- Paulette Berthonnier as Sailor / Barge operator
- Roger Berthonnier as Sailor / Barge operator
- Michel Vandestien as Fireman
- Georges Castorp as Un endormi