THE LOVERS ON THE BRIDGE

A film by Leos CARAX

1991 / France / 125'’ / status : completed / French / long feature-film

On the under-construction Pont Neuf, Paris’ oldest bridge, a love story between two young vagrants: Alex, a would be circus performer 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…

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THE LOVERS ON THE BRIDGE is a raw and visceral portrayal of love in its most intense and tumultuous form. The film captures a very modern kind of enchantment. Each desperate act intensifies the passion between the protagonists, making their love stronger, yet more destructive. This ode to passionate love has earned its place as a legendary work in French cinema, celebrated for its emotional depth and dazzling Technicolor backdrop of Paris.

 

BAFTA Awards Nomination for Best Film not in the English Language

EFA Best Actress Award

Press

“A unique, grandiose and timeless film.”

Le Monde