Les Amants du Pont-Neuf

1991 Director Leos Carax

Filmed on Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, while it was closed for repairs, this is a love story between two homeless youngsters. Alex, an alcoholic street performer addicted to sedatives and Michele, an artist driven to a life on the streets because of a failed relationship and an illness that is slowly turning her blind.

The film portrays the harsh existence of the homeless as Alex, Michele and Hans, an older vagrant and the supplier of Alex's sedatives, survive on 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 prisoner.

Beautifully composed shots of 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.