The Lovers on the Bridge
1991 · 126 min · Director: Leos Carax
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Love 35%, Melancholy 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Love35%
- Melancholy25%
- Sadness20%
- Awe20%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Love, Melancholy, Sadness. Genres: Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Love, Melancholy and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Love
- Hope
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Love | Hope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 36 % | 15 % | 3 % | 7 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Sadness | 41 % | 25 % | 7 % | 11 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Tension | 43 % | 31 % | 14 % | 10 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Sadness | 45 % | 38 % | 23 % | 11 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Sadness | 48 % | 43 % | 27 % | 13 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Sadness | 60 % | 50 % | 30 % | 15 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Sadness | 59 % | 55 % | 33 % | 16 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Sadness | 68 % | 52 % | 36 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Love | 67 % | 35 % | 50 % | 36 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Love | 62 % | 37 % | 45 % | 30 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Sadness | 64 % | 54 % | 36 % | 20 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Love | 70 % | 53 % | 48 % | 36 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Hope | 73 % | 46 % | 44 % | 48 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Sadness | 72 % | 49 % | 36 % | 40 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Love | 68 % | 37 % | 49 % | 38 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 110′ | Joy | 61 % | 19 % | 49 % | 38 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Hope | 54 % | 10 % | 35 % | 38 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 123′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Couple in car
Alex's friend
Marion
Julien
Sailor / Barge operator
Sailor / Barge operator
Fireman
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Un endormi
Poster Collector
Commissioner
Judge
Details
- Directed by
- Leos Carax
- Written by
- Leos Carax
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1991
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Country
- France
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Love
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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