The Lovers on the Bridge(1999)

Name: The Lovers on the Bridge
Director: Leos Carax
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: Jul 2, 1999
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber, Marion Stalens

Miramax

R
Rated R for violence, language, sexuality/nudity and substance abuse
2h 5m
- Drama
- Romance

Release Date: Jul 2, 1999

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.

Release Details

Original Release | Jul 2, 1999 | Limited

2025 Re-release | Aug 8, 2025 | Limited (Janus Films)

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Box Office Results

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All Releases (2)
Total US & Canada:
$69,652
Total International
$3,723
Total Worldwide:
$73,375

Total US & Canada:
$29,679
Total International
$3,723
Total Worldwide:
$33,402

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Director & Top Cast

Leos Carax
Director

Juliette Binoche
Michèle Stalens

Denis Lavant
Alex

Klaus-Michael Grüber
Hans

Marion Stalens
Marion

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: France

Language: French

Summaries

Storyline

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. — Anonymous Gradually losing her sight, the unkempt painter, Michèle, has a chance encounter with Alex, a down-and-out street performer. Now, against the backdrop of extensive repairs in the oldest bridge in Paris, the ancient Pont-Neuf, a perfect symbiosis commences; Alex becomes the eyes of the artist, while Michèle inspires love in her bedraggled protector's life. Indeed, this is a unique bond between two hopeless and homeless kindred spirits; however, where there is light, there must be a shadow. Can there be a future for the lovers on the bridge? — Nick Riganas