The Double Life of Véronique
Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams.
Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - s...
Drama, Fantasy
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1991
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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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Runtime:
98 min
Release date:
15 May 1991
Country:
FR, NO, PL
Languages:
French, Italian, Polish
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$1,999,955
Awards:
10 wins & 11 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
We see through a glass darkly, and often confusingly, but at least we see.
– Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Apr 2006
fresh:
Don't even attempt to resolve that paradox, and The Double Life of Veronique will work on its own poetic terms.
– Caryn James,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
A mesmerizing poetic work composed in an eerie minor key.
– Hal Hinson,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
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It operates purely on visual juxtapositions, emotion and the presence of lead actress Irene Jacob. In its own terms, it's subtly precious.
– Desson Thomson,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
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The parts do not quite fit, and anyway this is not a puzzle to be assembled. It is a romance about those moments we all sometimes have when we think we see ourselves at a distance.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000