The Insomniac on the Bridge (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, The Insomniac on the Bridge is a notable film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. This quickly-filmed avant-garde farce by prolific director Raul Ruiz features an insomniac (Michel Lonsdale) whose main preoccupation is surreptitiously watching private matters -- he is a voyeur. He and an equally disreputable acquaintance rape a woman alongside the Seine, a crime made all the worse because she is pregnant. The rest of this slow-paced film deals with the consequences of that action.
Who’s in it. The Insomniac on the Bridge stars Michael Lonsdale as Antonie, Olimpia Carlisi, Jean Badin and Jean-Bernard Guillard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Insomniac on the Bridge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Insomniac on the Bridge page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Insomniac on the Bridge (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Insomniac on the Bridge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Insomniac on the Bridge worth watching?
- The Insomniac on the Bridge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Insomniac on the Bridge?
- The Insomniac on the Bridge stars Michael Lonsdale, Olimpia Carlisi, Jean Badin, Jean-Bernard Guillard and Melvil Poupaud.
- When was The Insomniac on the Bridge released?
- The Insomniac on the Bridge was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.