The Double Life of Véronique

The Double Life of Véronique (1991)

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

1h 38m

Drama

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

Irène Jacob

Weronika / Véronique

Halina Gryglaszewska

Halina Gryglaszewska

Auntie

Philippe Volter

Philippe Volter

Alexandre Fabbri

Guillaume de Tonquédec

Guillaume de Tonquédec

Serge

Kalina Jędrusik

Kalina Jędrusik

Crazy Woman

Aleksander Bardini

Aleksander Bardini

Conductor

Władysław Kowalski

Władysław Kowalski

Weronika's Father

Jerzy Gudejko

Jerzy Gudejko

Antek

Janusz Sterninski

Janusz Sterninski

Lawyer

Crew

Zbigniew Preisner

Zbigniew Preisner

Original Music Composer

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Screenplay

Caroline Castelain

Caroline Castelain

Casting

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Director

Leonardo De La Fuente

Leonardo De La Fuente

Producer

Jacques Witta

Jacques Witta

Editor

Patrice Mercier

Patrice Mercier

Production Design

Margot Capelier

Margot Capelier

Casting

Slawomir Idziak

Slawomir Idziak

Director of Photography

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