Les Amants du Pont-Neuf
Romance... In a most unlikely place.
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 Lovers on the Bridge (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Leos Carax, released on October 16, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber and Édith Scob. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 393 ratings.
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Juliette Binoche
as Michèle Stalens
Denis Lavant
as Alex
Klaus-Michael Grüber
as Hans
Édith Scob
as Couple in car
Georges Aperghis
as Couple in car
Daniel Buain
as Alex's friend
Marion Stalens
as Marion
Chrichan Larsson
as Julien
Paulette Berthonnier
as Sailor / Barge operator
Roger Berthonnier
as Sailor / Barge operator
Michel Vandestien
as Fireman
Georges Castorp
as Un endormi
Directed by Leos Carax, written by Leos Carax, produced by Christian Fechner.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 393 ratings.
As romances go, they don’t come a lot less orthodox than this one. “Alex” (Denis Lavant) is a vagrant who finds a berth of a night on the Pont Neuf over the Seine that has been closed for renovation. He survives on a diet of drugs and alcohol and has no real friends beyond his dealer on the bridge. One night he discovers a woman sleeping in his spot. Neither man knows quite how she got there, but “Hans”…
Reviewed on January 25, 2026
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The main cast of The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) includes Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber, Édith Scob and Georges Aperghis. The film was directed by Leos Carax. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Lovers on the Bridge was released on October 16, 1991 and runs for 2h 6m.
The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 393 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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