The Double Life of Véronique (1991)

  • R
  • 09/20/1991 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 38m

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

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.

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Director, Screenplay

Krzysztof Piesiewicz

Writer

Cast

Irène Jacob's headshot

Irène Jacob

Weronika / Véronique
Halina Gryglaszewska's headshot

Halina Gryglaszewska

Auntie
Philippe Volter's headshot

Philippe Volter

Alexandre Fabbri
Guillaume de Tonquédec's headshot

Guillaume de Tonquédec

Serge
Kalina Jędrusik's headshot

Kalina Jędrusik

Crazy Woman
Aleksander Bardini's headshot

Aleksander Bardini

Conductor
Władysław Kowalski's headshot

Władysław Kowalski

Weronika's Father
Jerzy Gudejko's headshot

Jerzy Gudejko

Antek

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