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The Double Life of Véronique

R1h 38m1991Krzysztof Kieślowski
IMDb: 7.6/10Rotten: 86%Metacritic: 86/100
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"Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams."

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.

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Music TeacherKraków, PolandPuppeteerHeart DiseaseFake IdentityPuppetPolandChorusDoppelgängerParallel Lives

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What is The Double Life of Véronique (1991) about?

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…

Who stars in The Double Life of Véronique?

The Double Life of Véronique stars Irène Jacob (Weronika / Véronique), Halina Gryglaszewska (Auntie), Philippe Volter (Alexandre Fabbri), Guillaume de Tonquédec (Serge), Kalina Jędrusik (Crazy Woman). The film was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

How long is The Double Life of Véronique?

The Double Life of Véronique has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is The Double Life of Véronique worth watching?

The Double Life of Véronique holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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