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The Double Life of Véronique
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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."

19911h 38m7.5 TMDb

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

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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

Irène Jacob

Irène Jacob

Weronika / Véronique

Halina Gryglaszewska

Halina Gryglaszewska

Auntie

Philippe Volter

Philippe Volter

Alexandre Fabbri

Guillaume de Tonquédec

Guillaume de Tonquédec

Serge

Kalina Jędrusik

Kalina Jędrusik

Crazy Woman

Aleksander Bardini

Aleksander Bardini

Conductor

Władysław Kowalski

Władysław Kowalski

Weronika's Father

Jerzy Gudejko

Jerzy Gudejko

Antek

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.5
Humor5
Realism7
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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