The Double Life of Véronique
Seen it?1991 | 98 min | Drama, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Irène JacobWeronika / Véronique
- Halina GryglaszewskaAuntie
- Philippe VolterAlexandre Fabbri
- Guillaume de TonquédecSerge
- Kalina JędrusikCrazy Woman
- Aleksander BardiniConductor
- Władysław KowalskiWeronika's Father
- Jerzy GudejkoAntek
- Janusz SterninskiLawyer
- Sandrine DumasCatherine