The Double Life of Véronique

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.

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Release Date

5/15/1991

Runtime

98 mins

Genres

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,999,955

Homepage

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A haunting meditation on doubling and connection that unfolds across two countries, where two identical women live parallel lives unaware of each other. The film dwells in mystery and metaphor, letting visual beauty and emotional resonance guide you more than conventional narrative.

Mood

ContemplativeMelancholicWistfulBittersweet

Themes

IdentityMortalityArt and creationIsolation

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Meditative

Look

PainterlyFormalist

Structure

Nonlinear

Heads up

Suicide and self-harm

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