The Lovers on the Bridge

About The Lovers on the Bridge

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 Lovers on the Bridge (1991) is a romance film directed by Leos Carax. Juliette Binoche stars as Michèle Stalens, Denis Lavant as Alex, Klaus-Michael Grüber as Hans, and Édith Scob as Couple in car.

Released in October 1991, it runs 126 minutes. Written by Leos Carax.

Members will find cheerful, snow, artist, and bridge in it. It scores 7.4 out of 10 from 401 TMDB voters and it carries a R rating.

Paris Je T'aime, The Professional, and Boudu Saved from Drowning make useful companions to The Lovers on the Bridge, all filed under romance, subway, and homeless person.