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The Double Life of Véronique
“Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams.”
7.5 / 10• 1991• 1h 38m•R• French
DramaFantasy
Storyline
Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.
Cast & Crew
Irène Jacob
Weronika / Véronique
Lead
Halina Gryglaszewska
Auntie
Philippe Volter
Alexandre Fabbri
Guillaume de Tonquédec
Serge
Kalina Jędrusik
Crazy Woman
Aleksander Bardini
Conductor
Władysław Kowalski
Weronika's Father
Jerzy Gudejko
Antek
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Krzysztof Kieślowski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Double Life of Véronique is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
