The Double Life of Véronique (1991)

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

★ 7.5 1h 38m Drama · Fantasy

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.

Director

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast

Irène Jacob, Halina Gryglaszewska, Philippe Volter, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Kalina Jędrusik, Aleksander Bardini, Władysław Kowalski, Jerzy Gudejko

Country

France / Norway / Poland

Released

May 15, 1991