The Double Life of Veronique

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The Double Life of Veronique
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R,1hr 36min
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November 24, 1991
Distributor:
Criterion
Synopsis: The Double Life of Véronique is the story of two young women who are -- in some mysterious and irresolvable way -- the same woman leading two different yet interconnected lives. Those familiar with Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski's later "Three Colors" trilogy of Blue, White, and Red will recognize his fascination with accidental happenings and chance encounters, as well as Irène Jacob (from Red) whose performance as both Veronika and Veronique won the 1991 Cannes Film Festival award for best ... Full Synopsis
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Polish master Krzysztof Kieslwoski's most ravishing film is an ethereal rhapsody grounded in the resolutely sensual presence of its lead, Irene Jacob. With its oblique story line, cryptic rhyming patterns, and focus on mood and tone, this elusive movie is more poem than narrative. Slawomir Idziak's shimmering cinematography gives the movie a spectral sheen, perfectly conveying the rich and shifting ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Veronika, Veronique, Veronique/Veronika, Weronika/Veronique
Veronika's Father
Orchestra Conductor, Le Chef D'Orchestre
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