La Fille sur le pont
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
It's night on a Paris bridge. A girl leans over Seine River with tears in her eyes and a violent yearning to drown her sorrows. Out of nowhere someone takes an interest in her. He is Gabor, a knife thrower who needs a human target for his show. The girl, Adele, has never been lucky and nowhere else to go. So she follows him. They travel along the northern bank of the Mediterranean to perform.
The Girl on the Bridge is a 1999 French drama-comedy-romance film about a suicidal woman who becomes the assistant to a knife thrower, leading to an unexpected journey across the Mediterranean. Directed by Patrice Leconte, the film blends dark humor with romance as two damaged souls find connection through an unconventional partnership. Now available to stream, it remains a cult classic of 90s European cinema.
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Vanessa ParadisAdèle
Daniel AuteuilGabor
Demetre GeorgalasTakis
Catherine LascaultIrène- Frédéric PflugerContortionist
Isabelle Petit-JacquesBride- Mireille MosséMiss Memory
- Didier LemoineTGV Ticket Conductor
- Bertie CortezKusak
Stéphane MetzgerItalian Waiter
Claude AufaureSuicide Victim
Farouk BermougaTGV Waiter- Nicolas DonatoMr. Loyal
- Enzo EtokyoItalian Megaphone
- Giorgios GatziosBarker
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'' the girl on the bridge '' - official trailer 1998.
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When was The Girl on the Bridge released?
The film was released on March 31, 1999.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Adele, a woman contemplating suicide on a Paris bridge, who is discovered by Gabor, a knife thrower. She becomes his human target and travel companion as they perform across the Mediterranean, with their unlikely bond forming the heart of the film.
Who directed the film?
The Girl on the Bridge was directed by Patrice Leconte, a French filmmaker known for blending drama with comedic and romantic elements.
Is this movie available now?
Yes, the film has been released and is available through various streaming platforms and home video formats.
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