The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)
Romance... In a most unlikely place.
Starring Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber
Directed by Leos Carax
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.
Runtime: 125 min.
Rating: 7.5
 
Languages: French
Countries: France
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: prison,homeless person,subway,fireworks,tramp,self-inflicted injury,snow
Cast
Michèle Stalens
Alex
Hans
La femme en voiture
L'homme en voiture
L'ami clochard / Alex's vagrant friend
Marion
Julien
La marinière / Barge operator
Le marinier / Barge operator
Le pompier
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Le colleur d'affiches
Commissaire
Le juge
Voix off (voice)