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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Synopsis
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
Irène Jacob·Weronika / Véronique
Halina Gryglaszewska·Auntie
Philippe Volter·Alexandre Fabbri
Guillaume de Tonquédec·Serge
Kalina Jędrusik·Crazy Woman
Aleksander Bardini·Conductor
Władysław Kowalski·Weronika's Father
Jerzy Gudejko·Antek
Janusz Sterninski·Lawyer
Sandrine Dumas·Catherine
Average shot length
11.4s per shot
Krzysztof Kieślowski's career average is 10.9s across 11 measured films —see the full picture.