The Double Life of Véronique

Name: The Double Life of Véronique
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1991-05-15
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.487
Cast: Irène Jacob, Halina Gryglaszewska, Philippe Volter, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Kalina Jędrusik

“Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams.”

1991

1h 38m

Drama Fantasy

Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski

Writers: Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz

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Overview

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.