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The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

Drama Romance

Romance... In a most unlikely place.

Release Date: 1991, October 16
Directors: Leos Carax
Countries: France
Production: Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Marion Stalens, Édith Scob, Marie Trintignant, Daniel Buain, Chrichan Larsson, Paulette Berthonnier, Roger Berthonnier, Georges Castorp, Marc Desclozeaux, Pierre Pessemesse

Overview:

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.

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