The Double Life of Véronique (1991)
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.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 15, 1991
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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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
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Screenplay)
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Slawomir Idziak
Editing: Jacques Witta
Production: Sidéral Productions, Norsk Film, Studio Filmowe Tor, Le Studio Canal+
Country: France, Norway, Poland
Language: Français, Italiano, Polski
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr
Keywords
music teacher, kraków, poland, puppeteer, heart disease, fake identity, puppet, poland, chorus, doppelgänger, parallel lives, soprano, warsaw, poland, choral music, marionettes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Double Life of Véronique 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 her with her existential issues.
- Who directed The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
- Who stars in The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique stars Irène Jacob, Halina Gryglaszewska, Philippe Volter, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Kalina Jędrusik, Aleksander Bardini.
- How long is The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- How much did The Double Life of Véronique gross?
- The Double Life of Véronique grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Double Life of Véronique produced?
- The Double Life of Véronique was produced in France, Norway, Poland.