Three Bridges on the River
Trois ponts sur la rivière
Synopsis
Arthur is a history teacher who lives alone in Paris after having broken up with Claire. He is a sensitive man, full of existential doubts and questions. He has to go to Lisbon to meet an eminent historian whose work is the subject of his thesis. Having just made up with Claire, he decides to take her along. She's an ideal travel companion and it seems their relationship has not yet exhausted its potential. But moving from Lisbon to Oporto, their fantasy of a second honeymoon clashes with the reality of a world on the verge of a nightmare.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Biette
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Biette
- Original Title
- Trois ponts sur la rivière
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Madragoa Films, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Biette
Jean-Claude Biette
Emmanuel Machuel
Claude Merlin
Marielle Duigou, Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Biette
Director
Jean-Claude Biette
Screenplay
Claude Merlin
Editor
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Marielle Duigou
Producer
Zé Branco
Production Design
Paulo Branco
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Bridges on the River
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What is Three Bridges on the River about?
Arthur is a history teacher who lives alone in Paris after having broken up with Claire. He is a sensitive man, full of existential doubts and questions. He has to go to Lisbon to meet an eminent historian whose work is the subject of his thesis. Having just made up with Claire, he decides to take her along. She's an ideal travel companion and it seems their relationship has not yet exhausted its potential. But moving from Lisbon to Oporto, their fantasy of a second honeymoon clashes with the reality of a world on the verge of a nightmare.
Who directed Three Bridges on the River?
Three Bridges on the River was directed by Jean-Claude Biette.
Who stars in Three Bridges on the River?
The principal cast of Three Bridges on the River includes Jeanne Balibar, Mathieu Amalric, Thomas Badek, André Baptista, Sara Paz.
When was Three Bridges on the River released and how long is it?
Three Bridges on the River was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.