The Double Life of Véronique

1h 38m · 1991 · Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Double Life of Véronique (1991) runs 1h 38m, directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

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