The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

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125 min - Drama | Romance - 2 July 1999 (USA)

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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... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Juliette Binoche	...	Michèle Stalens
	Denis Lavant	...	Alex
	Daniel Buain	...	L'ami clochard / Alex's vagrant friend
	Klaus-Michael Grüber	...	Hans
	Marion Stalens	...	Marion
	Chrichan Larsson	...	Julien (as Chrichan Larson)
	Paulette Berthonnier	...	La marinière / Barge operator
	Roger Berthonnier	...	Le marinier / Barge operator
	Edith Scob	...	La femme en voiture
	Georges Aperghis	...	L'homme en voiture
	Michel Vandestien	...	Le pompier
	Georges Castorp	...	Un endormi
	Marc Desclozeaux	...	Un endormi
	Alain Dahan	...	Un endormi
	Pierre Pessemesse	...	Un endormi

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Storyline

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 film portrays the harsh existence of the homeless as Alex, Michele and Hans, an older vagrant survive on the streets with their wits. As they both slowly get their lives back together, Michele becomes increasingly dependent on Alex as her vision deteriorates further. Fearing that Michele will leave him if she receives a new medical treatment Alex attempts to keep Michele practically a prisoner. The streets, skies and waterways of Paris are used as a backdrop to the story in a series of stunning visuals which dominate the film. Written by Anonymous

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Romance... In a most unlikely place.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language, sexuality/nudity and substance abuse See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

2 July 1999 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Os Amantes de Pont-Neuf See more »

Filming Locations:

Bienvenue Montparnasse - 8 Rue de l'Arrivee, Paris 15, Paris, France See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$29,679 (USA) (4 July 1999) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$117,569 (USA) (1 August 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films A2, Gaumont International, Les Films Christian Fechner See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

125 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Leos Carax was originally given permission to use the real Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris and have it closed for filming but delays in filming meant the permission expired and he had to reconstruct the whole thing on a lake near Montpellier, France. The construction of a new version of the Pont-Neuf - and its surrounding buildings in Paris - helped make the film of the most expensive French films ever made. See more »

Crazy Credits

After the last end title, during a fraction of a second, there is a
handwritten inscription "à Luje - Amour - A." (To Luje - Love - A.)
A. stands for Alexandre (Leos Carax' real first name) and Luje for
Juliette (Binoche). See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Malcolm in the Middle: Dinner Out (#2.4)" (2000) See more »

The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)
Les amants du Pont-Neuf (original title)

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