The Double Life of Véronique

1991 · directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

Rating
80/100
Hit
yes

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.

The Double Life of Véronique (1991), directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, rates 80/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Irène Jacob
  • Halina Gryglaszewska
  • Philippe Volter
  • Guillaume de Tonquédec
  • Kalina Jędrusik
  • Aleksander Bardini
  • Władysław Kowalski
  • Jerzy Gudejko
  • Janusz Sterninski
  • Sandrine Dumas

Crew

More from Krzysztof Kieślowski

  1. Three Colors: Red (1994) — 88/100 · hit
  2. A Short Film About Love (1988) — 86/100 · hit
  3. Three Colors: Blue (1993) — 83/100 · hit
  4. A Short Film About Killing (1988) — 83/100 · hit
  5. Decalogue I (1989) — 83/100 · TV film, not counted
  6. Decalogue V (1989) — 83/100 · TV film, not counted

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