The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)
Les amants du Pont-Neuf (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 2h 5min
- Drama, Romance
- 02 Jul 1999 (USA)
- Movie
Alex, who's homeless and addicted to alcohol, and Michèle, who's losing her sight, form a relationship while sleeping rough on Paris's Pont-Neuf bridge.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Juliette Binoche | ... |
Michèle Stalens
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| Denis Lavant | ... |
Alex
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Klaus-Michael Grüber | ... |
Hans
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Marion Stalens | ... |
Marion
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Chrichan Larsson | ... |
Julien
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Paulette Berthonnier | ... |
La marinière / Barge operator
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Roger Berthonnier | ... |
Le marinier / Barge operator
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| Edith Scob | ... |
La femme en voiture
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Georges Aperghis | ... |
L'homme en voiture
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Michel Vandestien | ... |
Le pompier
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Georges Castorp | ... |
Un endormi
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Marc Desclozeaux | ... |
Un endormi
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Alain Dahan | ... |
Un endormi
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Pierre Pessemesse | ... |
Un endormi
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Maître Bitoun | ... |
Un endormi
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Johnny Aldama | ... |
Un endormi
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| Jean-Louis Airola | ... |
Le colleur d'affiches
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Albert Prévost | ... |
Commissaire
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Marc Maurette | ... |
Le juge
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Daniel Buain | ... |
L'ami clochard / Alex's vagrant friend
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| Marie Trintignant | ... |
Voix off (voice)
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Directed by
| Leos Carax | ||
Written by
| Leos Carax | ... | () |
Produced by
| Bernard Artigues | ... | delegate producer |
| Alain Dahan | ... | associate producer |
| Christian Fechner | ... | producer |
| Albert Prévost | ... | executive producer |
| Hervé Truffaut | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Jean-Yves Escoffier | ||
Editing by
| Nelly Quettier | ||
Production Design by
| Michel Vandestien | ||
Art Direction by
| Franck Schwarz | ||
Set Decoration by
| Irène Galitzine | ||
Costume Design by
| Robert Nardone | ||
Makeup Department
| Laurent Blanchard | ... | hair stylist |
| Laurent Blanchart | ... | hair stylist |
| Nathalie Champigny | ... | key hair stylist |
| Isabelle Legay | ... | key makeup artist |
| Valérie Tranier | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Catherine Adart | ... | post-production manager |
| Aude Boedec | ... | assistant production manager |
| Julie Flament | ... | Assistant Production Manager |
| Nathalie Nghet | ... | assistant production manager |
| Rafi Pitts | ... | assistant production manager |
| Sophie Quiédeville | ... | unit manager |
| Clément Sentilhes | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Antoine Beau | ... | first assistant director |
| Vincent Canaple | ... | first assistant director |
| Ketal Guenin | ... | third assistant director |
| Gabriel Julien-Laferrière | ... | first assistant director |
| Faouzi Kasri | ... | first assistant director / second assistant director |
| Hervé Renoh | ... | second unit director |
| Gilles Sionnet | ... | first assistant director: preparation |
| Christophe Vallée | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Juliette Binoche | ... | paintings |
| Daphné Deboaisne | ... | assistant art director |
| Laurent Desaleux | ... | carpenter |
| Jacques Dubus | ... | property master |
| Bruno Dumont | ... | carpenter |
| Denis Gautelier | ... | head carpenter |
| Emmanuel Maintigneux | ... | assistant art director |
| Etienne Rohde | ... | set dresser |
| Thierry Rouxel | ... | property master |
| Vincent Sentis | ... | assistant art director |
| Sandrine Veysset | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Gilbert Courtois | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Murielle Damain | ... | boom operator |
| Gérard Lamps | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Yann Le Mapihan | ... | boom operator |
| Fred Mays | ... | post-synchronization |
| Christian Monheim | ... | boom operator |
| Henri Morelle | ... | sound |
| Nadine Muse | ... | sound editor |
| Antoine Ouvrier | ... | sound mixer |
| Elie Poicard | ... | sound effects |
| Véronique Tiron | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Philippe Hubin | ... | special effects |
| Guy Monbillard | ... | special effects assistant |
| Isabelle Tillou | ... | pyrotechnician |
Stunts
| Jean-Louis Airola | ... | stunts |
| Dany Roca | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dominique Delguste | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Koen Firlefijn | ... | grip |
| Stéphane Fontaine | ... | focus puller |
| Christian Fournié | ... | first assistant camera |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
| Christian Magis | ... | gaffer |
| Philippe Ramdane | ... | second assistant camera |
| Pierre Speyer | ... | key grip |
| Benoît Theunissen | ... | additional key grip |
| David Ungaro | ... | second assistant camera |
Location Management
| Christophe Bernard | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Fred Chichin | ... | musician: "Les amants" (as Les Rita Mitsouko) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Vernice Klier | ... | script supervisor |
| Brigitte Schmouker | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Juliette Binoche | ... | poster designer |
| Yann Delpuech | ... | production assistant |
| Corinne Fulconis | ... | staff |
| Philippe Levy | ... | production accountant (as Philippe Lévy) |
Thanks
| Henri Alekan | ... | thanks |
| Sandrine Bonnaire | ... | thanks |
| Agnès Chabot | ... | thanks |
| Patrice Chéreau | ... | thanks |
| Léo Ferré | ... | thanks |
| Samuel Fuller | ... | thanks |
| Philippe Garrel | ... | thanks |
| Jean-Paul Goude | ... | thanks |
| François Hadji-Lazaro | ... | thanks |
| Jean Rouch | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gaumont (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Pushkar Films (1991) (World-wide)
- Academy Film Distribution (1992) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Artificial Eye (1992) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Concorde Film (1992) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Euro Space (1992) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Musidora Films (1993) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Films (1994) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1994) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Nea Kinisi (1996) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Opening Distribution (1998) (France) (DVD)
- Telefilm Hellas (1998) (Greece) (VHS)
- Miramax (1999) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Arrow Films (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (subtitled)
- ARTE (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Miramax (2004) (United States) (DVD) (subtitled)
- Atlantic Film (2006) (Sweden) (DVD)
- GoldMax (2009) (Turkey) (tv) (Cable)
- Bibliotheque (2020) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Sharmill Films (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv)
- Concorde Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Sandrews Video (1993) (Sweden) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- VCL Communications (Germany) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 film portrays the harsh existence of the homeless as Alex, Michele and Hans, an older vagrant survive on the streets with their wits. As they both slowly get their lives back together, Michele becomes increasingly dependent on Alex as her vision deteriorates further. Fearing that Michele will leave him if she receives a new medical treatment Alex attempts to keep Michele practically a prisoner. The streets, skies and waterways of Paris are used as a backdrop to the story in a series of stunning visuals which dominate the film. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Romance... In a most unlikely place. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $28,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Leos Carax was originally given permission to use the real Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris and have it closed for filming but delays in filming meant the permission expired and he had to reconstruct the whole thing on a lake near Montpellier, France. The construction of a new version of the Pont-Neuf - and its surrounding buildings in Paris - helped make the film one of the most expensive French films ever made. See more » |
| Goofs | Just before Alex jumps out of the speedboat, a crew person is visible hunched down in ninja clothing to pilot the boat. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Enquête sur un film au-dessus de tout soupçon (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Time Will Crawl See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After the last end title, during a fraction of a second, there is a handwritten inscription "à Luje - Amour - A." (To Luje - Love - A.) A. stands for Alexandre (Leos Carax' real first name) and Luje for Juliette (Binoche). See more » |
| Quotes |
Michèle Stalens:
The people in our dreams, we should call them when we wake up. It would make life simpler. "Hello, I dreamed of you. Love woke me". See more » |