The Double Life of Véronique

(1991)Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski98 min · RDrama, Fantasy
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.

Irène Jacobas Weronika / Véronique
Philippe Volteras Alexandre Fabbri
Kalina Jędrusikas Crazy Woman
Aleksander Bardinias Conductor
WKWładysław Kowalskias Weronika's Father
Janusz Sterninskias Lawyer
Sandrine Dumasas Catherine
Louis Ducreuxas Professor
Claude Dunetonas Véronique's Father
Lorraine Evanoffas Claude
Gilles Gaston-Dreyfusas Jean-Pierre
Alain Frérotas Factor
Youssef Hamidas Cheminot
Thierry de Carbonnièresas Professor
Chantal Neuwirthas Receptionist
Nausicaa Ramponyas Nicole
Bogusława Schubertas Woman with the Hat
Jacques Potinas Man in the Gray Coat