The Double Life of Véronique

Two parallel stories about two identical women; one living in Poland, the other in France. They don't know each other, but their lives are deeply connected. Veronique 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 Veronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Veronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.

Keywords

  • Escape to the 90's
  • Focus: Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Jessica Woodworth’s favorite films
  • Remastered Movies
  • identity

Actors

  • Irène Jacob
  • Philippe Volter
  • Sandrine Dumas
  • Aleksander Bardini
  • Claude Duneton
  • Wladyslaw Kowalski
  • Halina Gryglaszewska

Director

  • Krzysztof Kieslowski

Drama


1h 37min


-12

FR


FR

NL

France
Poland
1991
Two parallel stories about two identical women; one living in Poland, the other in France. They don't know each other, but their lives are deeply connected.

Two parallel stories about two identical women; one living in Poland, the other in France. They don't know each other, but their lives are deeply connected.


Veronique 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 Veronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Veronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.

Cast & Crew