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The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge

Drama · Romance · 1991

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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The Lovers on the Bridge

“Romance... In a most unlikely place.”

1991 Drama · Romance 2h 6m

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TMDB

7.4 / 10

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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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Leos Carax

Written by

Leos Carax

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Michèle Stalens

Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Alex

K

Klaus-Michael Grüber

Hans

Édith Scob

Édith Scob

Couple in car

G

Georges Aperghis

Couple in car

D

Daniel Buain

Alex's friend

Marion Stalens

Marion Stalens

Marion

Court is in session

Put The Lovers on the Bridge on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.