Fiancés on the Bridge
Originally released in 1962. Fiancés on the Bridge is a comedy/romance film. directed by Agnès Varda. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anna Karina, Jean-Luc Godard, and Emilienne Caille
Synopsis
A subtitle warns, "beware of dark sunglasses." Anna and her lover, whose looks in bowler and bow tie are reminiscent of a young Buster Keaton, kiss chastely on a bridge overlooking the Seine. He dons sunglasses and waves as she runs down a stairway to the river's edge, then watches in horror as she's knocked flat and loaded into the back of a hearse. In vain, he gives chase. Disconsolate, he buys a large funeral wreath and a handkerchief from sympathetic vendors. He removes the glasses to wipe his eyes and realizes they are the cause of all his woe. He replays the farewell without the glasses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
0h 5m
5 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (70 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Karina
as Anna, The Blonde Girl
Jean-Luc Godard
as Man with the Black Glasses
Emilienne Caille
as Black Fiancée
Eddie Constantine
as The Sprinkler
Sami Frey
as Undertaker
Georges de Beauregard
as Hearse and Ambulance Driver
Danièle Delorme
as Flowers Vendor
Yves Robert
as Handkerchief Seller
Alan Scott
as Sailor
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Nurse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Rome-Paris Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiancés on the Bridge about?
A subtitle warns, "beware of dark sunglasses." Anna and her lover, whose looks in bowler and bow tie are reminiscent of a young Buster Keaton, kiss chastely on a bridge overlooking the Seine. He do...
Who directed Fiancés on the Bridge?
Fiancés on the Bridge was directed by Agnès Varda.
How long is Fiancés on the Bridge?
Fiancés on the Bridge has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Fiancés on the Bridge released?
Fiancés on the Bridge was released on April 11, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fiancés on the Bridge?
The main cast of Fiancés on the Bridge includes Anna Karina, Jean-Luc Godard, Emilienne Caille, Eddie Constantine, Sami Frey.