Amants du Pont-Neuf, Les (De Elskende fra Pont-Neuf) (1991)
Genre Drama, Romance
Movie Release Date 1991
Country France
Language French
Audience Rating R
Running Time 125 mins
Format DVD
Color Color
IMDb Rating 7.4
Cast
Juliette Binoche Michèle Stalens
Denis Lavant Alex
Klaus-Michael Grüber Hans
Edith Scob La femme en voiture
Georges Aperghis L'homme en voiture
Daniel Buain Alex's vagrant friend
Marion Stalens Marion
Chrichan Larsson Julien
Paulette Berthonnier Barge operator
Roger Berthonnier Barge operator
Crew
Director Leos Carax
Writer Leos Carax
Producer Bernard Artigues
Producer Christian Fechner
Plot
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.
Personal Details
Rating
Seen It Yes
Collection Status In Collection
Links IMDB
Edition Details
Format DVD
Region Region 2
Release Country Denmark
TV System PAL
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.77:1 (16:9) (Anamorphic)
Subtitles Danish; Norwegian
Audio Tracks FRENCH: Dolby Digital Stereo