Three Bridges on the River (1999)
Arthur is a history teacher who lives alone in Paris after having broken up with Claire. He is a sensitive man, full of existential doubts and questions. He has to go to Lisbon to meet an eminent historian whose work is the subject of his thesis. Having just made up with Claire, he decides to take her along. She's an ideal travel companion and it seems their relationship has not yet exhausted its potential. But moving from Lisbon to Oporto, their fantasy of a second honeymoon clashes with the reality of a world on the verge of a nightmare.
Director: Jean-Claude Biette
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: April 7, 1999
Cast
- Jeanne Balibar - Claire
- Mathieu Amalric - Arthur Echéant
- Thomas Badek - Frank Opportun
- André Baptista - Ricardo
- Sara Paz - Rita
- Michèle Moretti - Madame Plume
- Isabel Ruth - Professor's Assistant
- Marilyne Canto - Sophie
- Frédéric Norbert - Charles
- Marc Susini - Salomon Pernety
Screenplay
- Jean-Claude Biette (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Emmanuel Machuel
Editing: Claude Merlin
Production: Gemini Films, Madragoa Films, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, CNC
Country: France, Portugal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Claude Biette
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Three Bridges on the River about?
- Arthur is a history teacher who lives alone in Paris after having broken up with Claire. He is a sensitive man, full of existential doubts and questions. He has to go to Lisbon to meet an eminent historian whose work is the subject of his thesis. Having just made up with Claire, he decides to take her along. She's an ideal travel companion and it seems their relationship has not yet exhausted its potential. But moving from Lisbon to Oporto, their fantasy of a second honeymoon clashes with the reality of a world on the verge of a nightmare.
- Who directed Three Bridges on the River?
- Three Bridges on the River was directed by Jean-Claude Biette.
- Who stars in Three Bridges on the River?
- Three Bridges on the River stars Jeanne Balibar, Mathieu Amalric, Thomas Badek, André Baptista, Sara Paz, Michèle Moretti.
- How long is Three Bridges on the River?
- Three Bridges on the River has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Three Bridges on the River?
- Three Bridges on the River is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Three Bridges on the River produced?
- Three Bridges on the River was produced in France, Portugal.