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La fille sur le pont (1999)
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31 March 1999 (France)
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Plot:
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...
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
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15 nominations
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An instant classic.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Vanessa Paradis | ... | Adèle | |
| Daniel Auteuil | ... | Gabor | |
| Frédéric Pfluger | ... | Contortionist | |
| Demetre Georgalas | ... | Takis | |
| Catherine Lascault | ... | Irene | |
| Isabelle Petit-Jacques | ... | Bride | |
| Mireille Mossé | ... | Miss Memory | |
| Didier Lemoine | ... | TGV Ticket Conductor | |
| Bertie Cortez | ... | Kusak | |
| Stéphane Metzger | ... | Italian Waiter | |
| Claude Aufaure | ... | Suicide Victim | |
| Farouk Bermouga | ... | TGV Waiter | |
| Nicolas Donato | ... | Mr. Loyal | |
| Enzo Etokyo | ... | Italian Megaphone | |
| Giorgios Gatzios | ... | Barker |
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Girl on the Bridge (USA) (DVD title)
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Rated R for some sexuality.
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90 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Canada:18A (Ontario) |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Chile:18 |
Denmark:15 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Hong Kong:IIB |
New Zealand:M |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
South Korea:18 |
Germany:12 (f) |
Finland:S (video rating)
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The opening sequence lasts for more than 7 minutes with a monologue by Vanessa Paradis. In the DVD commentary, director 'Patrice Leconte' says that a single shot was necessary using several cameras.
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Continuity: In the hospital where Adele and Gabor bet on the fly, the wagered watch is on the desk before Gabor hands it to Adele. In the next shot the watch is back on the desk.
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Romagna mia
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Girl on the Bridge is an absorbing piece of film fiction and, to my mind, an instant classic. From the choice of its stars to the use of a gritty, many shaded black to white spectrum, it is a spellbinding expression of director, Patrice Leconte's, mastery of the art of filmmaking. Every throw of the knife notches up the suspense to an ecstasy of fear on behalf of the characters you come to love. This is an unusual romance that leaves the viewer enlightened and lighthearted without any sacrifice of reality.
The Girl is portrayed by Vanessa Paradis, who, in her person and in her manner, invokes memories of both Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, a radiant, sensuous mix that is haunting and captivating. There's rapturous innocence despite her frequent and intense sexual encounters, and some part of her remains pristine throughout the most seemingly perverse scenes. Seduction for her must be emotional and intellectual, not merely sexual, because her body is routinely given, and through her experiences, we realize its satisfactions do not ultimately satisfy.
Although some scenes recall other great pictures of yesteryear, such as The Seventh Veil, Girl makes new, inspired use of beloved film moments to make its own statement: the human spirit deepens and expands to the extent to which it trusts in, and is dedicated to, love. To love is to risk, and in this film of heart thumping suspense, we come face to face with the dangers love entails. Love, like this film, is not for the faint of heart. I, for one, am looking forward to my second time. Many compliments to Patrice Leconte and his wonderful collaborators!