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Movie Info

Release Date: May 15, 1991
Runtime: 98 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (33)
Genres:
Drama Fantasy
Budget: $0
Revenue: $1,999,955
Original Language: French
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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86%
Tomatometer
86
86/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
886 votes
7.6/10
IMDb
56,823 votes
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The Double Life of Véronique

1991

"Two souls, one journey; destiny intertwines their lives."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La doble vida de Verònica? 🇩🇪 DE: Die zwei Leben der Veronika? 🇵🇹 PT: A Dupla Vida de Véronique? 🇮🇹 IT: La doppia vita di Veronica? 🇯🇵 JA: Futari no Beronika? All international titles (33) →
Drama Fantasy 98 min 7.6/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Cannes
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1991 Cannes Best Actress Irène Jacob

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $1,999,955
Profit $1,999,955

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The Double Life of Véronique is directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski .

Cast of The Double Life of Véronique

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Double Life of Véronique

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  • The film was shot in various locations, including France and Poland, which helped to create a distinct visual contrast between the two main characters' lives.

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  • Irène Jacob's dual performance as Véronique and Weronika required extensive rehearsal to develop the subtle differences between the characters, despite their identical appearances.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen holding a book titled 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', which shares similar themes of duality and existential exploration.

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  • During production, Kieślowski faced challenges in conveying the emotional depth of the characters without relying heavily on dialogue, leading to a focus on visual storytelling.

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  • There is a scene where Véronique's jacket changes color between shots, which has led to discussions about whether it was an intentional artistic choice or a continuity error.

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  • Kieślowski's work on 'The Double Life of Véronique' is often seen as a precursor to his later trilogy 'The Three Colors', exploring similar themes of identity and connection.

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