Three Bridges on the River - 1999

Arthur is a history teacher who lives alone in Paris after having broken up with Claire. He is a sensitive man, full of existential doubts and questions. He has to go to Lisbon to meet an eminent historian whose work is the subject of his thesis. Having just made up with Claire, he decides to take her along. She's an ideal travel companion and it seems their relationship has not yet exhausted its potential. But moving from Lisbon to Oporto, their fantasy of a second honeymoon clashes with the reality of a world on the verge of a nightmare.

117min
1999
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.1/10

Cast

Mathieu Amalric profile pictureMathieu AmalricArthur Echéant
Michèle Moretti profile pictureMichèle MorettiMadame Plume
Isabel Ruth profile pictureIsabel RuthProfessor's Assistant
Marc Susini profile pictureMarc SusiniSalomon Pernety

About Three Bridges on the River

Three Bridges on the River Overview

Arthur is a history teacher who lives alone in Paris after having broken up with Claire. He is a sensitive man, full of existential doubts and questions. He has to go to Lisbon to meet an eminent historian whose work is the subject of his thesis. Having just made up with Claire, he decides to take her along. She's an ideal travel companion and it seems their relationship has not yet exhausted its potential. But moving from Lisbon to Oporto, their fantasy of a second honeymoon clashes with the reality of a world on the verge of a nightmare.

Runtime: 117min

Extra details

Original Title: Trois ponts sur la rivière
Original Language: French
Directed By: Jean-Claude Biette
Production Companies
Gemini FilmsMadragoa FilmsInstituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e AudiovisualCNC