In this week’s episode, we discuss Leos Carax's 1991 drama Les Amants du Pont-Neuf, AKA The Lovers on the Bridge. The film tells the story of a troubled romance between a homeless couple, played by Denis Lavant and Juliette Binoche, in central Paris. As part of the “Cinéma du look” movement, Carax's film contains some exquisitely shot scenes on a giant replica of the famous Parisian bridge.
Timestamps
What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:50)
Donnchadh – Dune, Ted Lasso, Vigil
Andy – Dune, Saint Maud
The Lovers on the Bridge (00:21:30)
Coin Toss – A film starting with the letter “F” (01:25:30)
Links
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Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links
Making of “Les Amants du Pont-Neuf” (in French)
Conversation with Leos Carax (with subtitles)
A Brief History of Cinéma du Look
