The Double Life of Véronique

La Double Vie de Véronique

1991·98'

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Drama

★ 7.5

Letterboxd TMDB #1600

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.

Cast

Irène Jacob Weronika / Véronique

Halina Gryglaszewska Auntie

Philippe Volter Alexandre Fabbri

Guillaume de Tonquédec Serge

Kalina Jędrusik Crazy Woman

Aleksander Bardini Conductor

Władysław Kowalski Weronika's Father

Jerzy Gudejko Antek

Janusz Sterninski Lawyer

Sandrine Dumas Catherine

Louis Ducreux Professor

Claude Duneton Véronique's Father