The Lovers on the Bridge
Romance... In a most unlikely place.
DramaRomanceprisonloss of eyesighthomeless personparis, francesubwayfireworksartistbridgetrampseineself-inflicted injuryfire-eater
A tender, visually poetic romance between two damaged outsiders finding love and meaning amid urban decay and personal loss.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Juliette Binoche
Michèle Stalens
Denis Lavant
Alex
Klaus-Michael Grüber
Hans
Édith Scob
Couple in car
Georges Aperghis
Couple in car
Daniel Buain
Alex's friend
Marion Stalens
Marion
Chrichan Larsson
Julien
Paulette Berthonnier
Sailor / Barge operator
Roger Berthonnier
Sailor / Barge operator
Michel Vandestien
Fireman
Georges Castorp
Un endormi
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