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Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams. - The Double Life of Véronique
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Title: The Double Life of Véronique

Release Date: 15 May 1991

Runtime: 1h 38m

Genre: Drama

Director: Sidéral Productions, Norsk Film, Studio Filmowe Tor, Le Studio Canal+

Production Companies: Sidéral Productions, Norsk Film, Studio Filmowe Tor, Le Studio Canal+

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (796 votes)

Cast

  • Weronika / Véronique: Irène Jacob
  • Auntie: Halina Gryglaszewska
  • Alexandre Fabbri: Philippe Volter
  • Serge: Guillaume de Tonquédec
  • Crazy Woman: Kalina Jędrusik
  • Conductor: Aleksander Bardini
  • Weronika's Father: Władysław Kowalski
  • Antek: Jerzy Gudejko
  • Lawyer: Janusz Sterninski
  • Catherine: Sandrine Dumas
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