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19912h 6mRFrench

The Lovers on the Bridge

Romance... In a most unlikely place.

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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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DirectorLeos Carax

Keywords

prisonloss of eyesighthomeless personparis, francesubwayfireworksartistbridgetrampseineself-inflicted injuryfire-eaterromancesnowunlikely romancecheerful
Budget$28M

Cast

Juliette Binoche as Michèle Stalens

Juliette Binoche

Michèle Stalens

Denis Lavant as Alex

Denis Lavant

Alex

Klaus-Michael Grüber as Hans

Klaus-Michael Grüber

Hans

Édith Scob as Couple in car

Édith Scob

Couple in car

Georges Aperghis as Couple in car

Georges Aperghis

Couple in car

Daniel Buain as Alex's friend

Daniel Buain

Alex's friend

Marion Stalens as Marion

Marion Stalens

Marion

Chrichan Larsson as Julien

Chrichan Larsson

Julien

Paulette Berthonnier as Sailor / Barge operator

Paulette Berthonnier

Sailor / Barge operator

Roger Berthonnier as Sailor / Barge operator

Roger Berthonnier

Sailor / Barge operator