Fiancés on the Bridge (1962)
A subtitle warns, "beware of dark sunglasses." Anna and her lover, whose looks in bowler and bow tie are reminiscent of a young Buster Keaton, kiss chastely on a bridge overlooking the Seine. He dons sunglasses and waves as she runs down a stairway to the river's edge, then watches in horror as she's knocked flat and loaded into the back of a hearse. In vain, he gives chase. Disconsolate, he buys a large funeral wreath and a handkerchief from sympathetic vendors. He removes the glasses to wipe his eyes and realizes they are the cause of all his woe. He replays the farewell without the glasses.
Director: Agnès Varda
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: April 11, 1962
Cast
- Anna Karina - Anna, The Blonde Girl
- Jean-Luc Godard - Man with the Black Glasses
- Emilienne Caille - Black Fiancée
- Eddie Constantine - The Sprinkler
- Sami Frey - Undertaker
- Georges de Beauregard - Hearse and Ambulance Driver
- Danièle Delorme - Flowers Vendor
- Yves Robert - Handkerchief Seller
- Alan Scott - Sailor
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Nurse
Screenplay
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Jean Rabier
Editing: Janine Verneau
Production: Rome-Paris Films
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director, short film
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More Films by Director: Agnès Varda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fiancés on the Bridge about?
- A subtitle warns, "beware of dark sunglasses." Anna and her lover, whose looks in bowler and bow tie are reminiscent of a young Buster Keaton, kiss chastely on a bridge overlooking the Seine. He dons sunglasses and waves as she runs down a stairway to the river's edge, then watches in horror as she's knocked flat and loaded into the back of a hearse. In vain, he gives chase. Disconsolate, he buys a large funeral wreath and a handkerchief from sympathetic vendors. He removes the glasses to wipe his eyes and realizes they are the cause of all his woe. He replays the farewell without the glasses.
- Who directed Fiancés on the Bridge?
- Fiancés on the Bridge was directed by Agnès Varda.
- Who stars in Fiancés on the Bridge?
- Fiancés on the Bridge stars Anna Karina, Jean-Luc Godard, Emilienne Caille, Eddie Constantine, Sami Frey, Georges de Beauregard.
- How long is Fiancés on the Bridge?
- Fiancés on the Bridge has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Fiancés on the Bridge?
- Fiancés on the Bridge is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Fiancés on the Bridge produced?
- Fiancés on the Bridge was produced in France.