The Double Life of Véronique

Krzysztof Kieślowski
1991-05-15

Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams.
7.5
98 min

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

Name Character Team
Irène Jacob Weronika / Véronique Unowned
Halina Gryglaszewska Auntie Unowned
Philippe Volter Alexandre Fabbri Unowned
Guillaume de Tonquédec Serge Unowned
Kalina Jędrusik Crazy Woman Unowned
Aleksander Bardini Conductor Unowned
Władysław Kowalski Weronika's Father Unowned
Jerzy Gudejko Antek Unowned
Janusz Sterninski Lawyer Unowned
Sandrine Dumas Catherine Unowned
Louis Ducreux Professor Unowned
Claude Duneton Véronique's Father Unowned
Lorraine Evanoff Claude Unowned
Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus Jean-Pierre Unowned
Alain Frérot Factor Unowned
Youssef Hamid Cheminot Unowned
Thierry de Carbonnières Professor Unowned
Chantal Neuwirth Receptionist Unowned
Nausicaa Rampony Nicole Unowned
Bogusława Schubert Woman with the Hat Unowned
Jacques Potin Man in the Gray Coat Unowned