Storyline

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.

Plot Keywords

drug use, drunkenness, erection, falling off a bridge, female frontal nudity, female nudity, ferris wheel, fire eater, fireworks, drink, dormitory, dancing, homelessness, beach, christmas, missing person, snow, underwater, alcoholic, beggar

Short Review

Think of it as cinema living rough, scruffy patches of tedium broken by bursts of lunatic freedom.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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