The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge

125 mins | Drama, Romance | Oct. 16, 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.

The Lovers on the Bridge

125 mins | Drama, Romance | Oct. 16, 1991

The Lovers on the Bridge
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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2, Gaumont International
Original title Les Amants du Pont-Neuf
Directors Leos Carax
Writers Leos Carax

Cast

Juliette Binoche

as Michèle Stalens

Denis Lavant

as Alex

Edith 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

Marc Desclozeaux

as Un endormi

Alain Dahan

as Un endormi

Pierre Pessemesse

as Un endormi

Maître Bitoun

as Un endormi

Johnny Aldama

as Un endormi

Jean-Louis Airola

as Poster Collector

Albert Prévost

as Commissioner

Marc Maurette

as Judge

Marie Trintignant

as Voice (voice)

Leos Carax

as Prisoner