The Lovers on the Bridge
Les Amants du Pont-Neuf
“Romance... In a most unlikely place.”
Synopsis
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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4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-01
Top Cast
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Juliette Binoche
Michèle Stalens
Denis Lavant
Alex
Klaus-Michael Grüber
Hans
Édith Scob
Couple in car
Georges Aperghis
Couple in car
Daniel Buain
Alex's friend
Marion Stalens
Marion
Chrichan Larsson
Julien
Paulette Berthonnier
Sailor / Barge operator
Roger Berthonnier
Sailor / Barge operator
Michel Vandestien
Fireman
Georges Castorp
Un endormi
Marc Desclozeaux
Un endormi
Alain Dahan
Un endormi
Pierre Pessemesse
Un endormi
Maître Bitoun
Un endormi
Johnny Aldama
Un endormi
Jean-Louis Airola
Poster Collector
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leos Carax
- Screenplay & Story
- Leos Carax
- Original Title
- Les Amants du Pont-Neuf
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Production Studios
- Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leos Carax
Leos Carax
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Nelly Quettier
Christian Fechner, Albert Prévost, Hervé Truffaut
Department Leadership Roster
Leos Carax
Director
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Leos Carax
Writer
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Michel Vandestien
Production Design
Robert Nardone
Costume Design
Christian Fechner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovers on the Bridge
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What is The Lovers on the Bridge about?
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.
Who directed The Lovers on the Bridge?
The Lovers on the Bridge was directed by Leos Carax.
Who stars in The Lovers on the Bridge?
The principal cast of The Lovers on the Bridge includes Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber, Édith Scob, Georges Aperghis.
When was The Lovers on the Bridge released and how long is it?
The Lovers on the Bridge was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lovers on the Bridge?
The Lovers on the Bridge holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).