The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)
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.
Director: Leos Carax
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: October 16, 1991
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jean-Yves Escoffier
Editing: Nelly Quettier
Production: Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $28M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss
Keywords
prison, loss of eyesight, homeless person, paris, france, subway, fireworks, artist, bridge, tramp, seine, self-inflicted injury, fire-eater, romance, snow, unlikely romance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lovers on the Bridge about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Lovers on the Bridge?
- The Lovers on the Bridge was directed by Leos Carax.
- Who stars in The Lovers on the Bridge?
- The Lovers on the Bridge stars Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber, Édith Scob, Georges Aperghis, Daniel Buain.
- How long is The Lovers on the Bridge?
- The Lovers on the Bridge has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Lovers on the Bridge?
- The Lovers on the Bridge is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Lovers on the Bridge?
- The Lovers on the Bridge had a budget of $28M.
- Where was The Lovers on the Bridge produced?
- The Lovers on the Bridge was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Lovers on the Bridge?
- The themes of The Lovers on the Bridge include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.