The Lovers on the Bridge Movie (1991): Where to watch and stream online

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991, Movie, 2h 6min

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.

Country: France

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Reviews

Jan Parrilla Zinther

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Brilliant and opened my eyes

2 years ago

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...a stridently anti-romantic romance.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Phillipa Bloom

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...a peculiarly uplifting celebration of I'amour, with Binoche and Lavant superb as the lovers transcending their daily grime into an altogether more fantastic world in which the air is constantly alive with music.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

What is The Lovers on the Bridge about? Toggle content

In the shadows of Paris's oldest bridge,s two lost souls find love amidst adversity.Alex,a troubled street performer,and Michele ,a painter losing her sight , form apassionate bond as they struggle to survive on the streets.But their love comes at a cost,as Alex's desperation to keep Michele dependent on him leads down a dangerous path. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the darkness that threatens to tear them apart?

Where can I stream The Lovers on the Bridge? Toggle content

You can stream The Lovers on the Bridge on: Mubi

What movies are similar to The Lovers on the Bridge? Toggle content

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When was The Lovers on the Bridge released in theaters? Toggle content

The Lovers on the Bridge was released in theaters on April 1, 1993.