Leos Carax: Les Amants du Pont Neuf (Movie tip)
Friday, 29. December 2006, 09:13:37
"Les Amants du Pont-Neuf"
("The Lovers on the Bridge")
by Leos Carax
with Juliette Binoche,
Denis Lavant,
Klaus-Michael Gruber,
Daniel Buain,
Edith Scob,
...
France 1991
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. | © IMDb
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andreu # 29. December 2006, 11:23
This film is very interesting. Thanks for info!
hungryghost # 30. December 2006, 17:38
Anotherh Juliette Binoche movie to look out for - I find her work as an actor very intense. Do you know if she's ever done any comedies?
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zenya # 7. January 2007, 20:22
I haven't seen to many movies lately
I will have to check this one out
since I know you have great taste in
chosing the best
Happy Birthday and
Happy New Years
Your friend
Fatimah
I_ArtMan # 9. February 2007, 20:33
E. Driver # 20. March 2007, 17:11
I have no idea if Juliette Binoche played any comedies. Good luck with finding that movie out there in the US.
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Elmar