The Girl On The Bridge (1999)

Director: Patrice Leconte Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Vanessa Paradis Genres: Romantic Drama, Romantic Comedy Origin: France Languages: French With Subtitles Running Time: 88 min

synopsis

A girl on a bridge is preparing to take her own life, Adele (Vanessa Paradis) looks determined to jump but a passing stranger offers her an alternative ending. Gabor (Daniel Auteil) is a circus act on the search for a new assistant but is this where all knife-throwers like him find their new targets or is this just love at first sight?

Adele takes a gamble on fate and enters Gabor's strange but exciting world. As a double act they breathe life into each other and rediscover good fortune. With Gabor's skill and Adele's stunning looks they take their act to the edge and are soon thrilling audiences across Europe.

Adele is in debt to Gabor for her new confidence in life and is sure it will help her find Mr Right. However, the moment they are apart, luck deserts them and it is only now that they truly realise the effect they had on each other.

This is a unique, enchanting romantic comedy that leaves a lasting impression. Black and White colour. French with subtitles *MR