The Lovers on the Bridge

Leos Carax
1991-10-16

Romance... In a most unlikely place.
7.4
125 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Juliette Binoche Michèle Stalens Goutbreak
Denis Lavant Alex Unowned
Klaus-Michael Grüber Hans Unowned
Édith Scob Couple in car Unowned
Georges Aperghis Couple in car Unowned
Daniel Buain Alex's friend Unowned
Marion Stalens Marion Unowned
Chrichan Larsson Julien Unowned
Paulette Berthonnier Sailor / Barge operator Unowned
Roger Berthonnier Sailor / Barge operator Unowned
Michel Vandestien Fireman Unowned
Georges Castorp Un endormi Unowned
Marc Desclozeaux Un endormi Unowned
Alain Dahan Un endormi Unowned
Pierre Pessemesse Un endormi Unowned
Maître Bitoun Un endormi Unowned
Johnny Aldama Un endormi Unowned
Jean-Louis Airola Poster Collector Unowned
Albert Prévost Commissioner Unowned
Marc Maurette Judge Unowned
Marie Trintignant Voice (voice) Unowned
Leos Carax Prisoner Unowned