The Lovers on the Bridge

Les amants du Pont-Neuf, feature film, 1991.

DIRECTED BY: Leos Carax

The Lovers on the Bridge

CAST:
Juliette Binoche (Michèle Stalens),
Denis Lavant (Alex),
Daniel Buain (Alexov prijatelj),
Klaus-Michael Grüber (Hans),
Marion Stalens (Marion)

SCRIPT:
Leos Carax

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jean-Yves Escoffier

Synopsis:
Homeless Alex and his older friend Hans live next to the famous Parisian bridge Pont-Neuf. Alex is addicted to alcohol and prescription drugs, and makes a living as a street performer. One day he meets Michèle near the bridge, a young artist who has taken his usual place. Although at first he fights with her, they soon become friends. Michèle ended up on the street after a bad relationship, and since she is losing her eyesight, she wants to use the remaining time for painting. They slowly fall in love...

color, 35 mm, 120 min