The Double Life of Veronique (1991): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Double Life of Veronique is a 1991 mystery drama directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, starring Irène Jacob and Wladyslaw Kowalski. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 1992. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Double Life of Veronique About?
The premise of The Double Life of Veronique without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two women, Weronika, a Polish choir singer, and Véronique, a French music teacher, find their lives mysteriously intertwined. Both share the same face and experience unsettling events that suggest a profound connection. Through beautiful imagery and a captivating score, the film explores themes of identity, love, and the inexplicable links between people, leading to a deeply emotional and unforgettable experience.
The Double Life of Veronique Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- doppelganger
- female protagonist
- music teacher
- opera singer
- polish woman
- subjective camera
- recital
- puppeteer
- photograph
- protest march
- krakow poland
- dying on stage
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- female nudity
- male nudity
- cracow poland
- frenchwoman
- shoelace
- singer
- paris france
- female pubic hair
- male frontal nudity
- sex scene
- distorted sound
- tape recording
- deja vu
- puppet show
- glass ball
- female topless nudity
- protest
- children's author
- 1990s
- barefoot male
- barefoot female
- candy cinema
- singing audition
- tour bus
- cassette tape
- political demonstration
- female full frontal nudity
- male exhibitionist
- scene before opening credits
- implied sex
- father daughter relationship
- woman wears a bra and panties
- man exposes himself
- death of female protagonist
- marionette show
- ekg
- cigar box
- fairy tale
The Double Life of Veronique Cast
Irène Jacob leads the cast, with Wladyslaw Kowalski. Directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.
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Director Krzysztof Kieslowski
More from Krzysztof Kieslowski
More films directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, best-rated first: Three Colors: Red, Three Colors: White, Three Colors: Blue and Dekalog (1988).
The Double Life of Veronique Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Double Life of Veronique 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Double Life of Veronique Plot Summary
What happens in The Double Life of Veronique from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1968, a Polish girl looks up at the winter stars, while in France, another girl admires the first spring leaf. Fast forward to 1990, a young Polish woman named Weronika is performing with her choir at an outdoor concert when a sudden rainstorm disrupts their show. That night, after sharing an intimate moment with her boyfriend, Antek, she prepares to leave for Kraków the following day to visit her ailing aunt. Weronika confides to her father about a peculiar sensation, feeling as though she is not alone in the world. Upon arriving in Kraków, she joins a local choir and secures her spot with a successful audition.
Full summary
The whole story of The Double Life of Veronique, scene by scene
The Double Life of Veronique Box Office
The Double Life of Veronique grossed $2.2 million worldwide. $2 million came from the US and Canada and $175,984 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.2M
- US & Canada
- $2M
- International
- $176K
The Double Life of Veronique Awards & Nominations
The Double Life of Veronique earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 1992.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
The Double Life of Veronique Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Double Life of Veronique.
How Well Do You Know The Double Life of Veronique?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what years do the events of 'The Double Life of Veronique' take place?
Cars in The Double Life of Veronique
25 cars on screen, including the 1989 MZ ETZ 150 and the 1989 Renault 5.
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 D W123 Minor role
The Double Life of Veronique Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “薇罗尼卡的双重生命” and “薇洛妮卡的双重生活”.
- Also known as
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- 薇罗尼卡的双重生命
- 薇洛妮卡的双重生活
- 双面薇若妮卡
- 今世今生
- Veronique'nin Çifte Yasami
- Двойная жизнь Yероники
- Futari no Beronika
- Двойнственият живот на Вероника
- 베로니카의 이중생활
- Вероникин двостурки живот
- 两生花
- زندگی دوگانه ورونیک
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- The Double Life of Véronique
- Die zwei Leben der Veronika
- Veronikan kaksoiselämä
- La doppia vita di Veronica
- A Dupla Vida de Véronique
- Двойная жизнь Вероники
- La doble vida de Verónica
- Podwójne życie Weroniki
- Veronikas dubbelliv
- Veronikas to liv
- Veronika kettős élete
- חייה הכפולים של ורוניק
- Η Διπλή Ζωή της Βερόνικα
- Véronique'in İkili Yaşamı
- Dvojí život Veroniky
- Dvojno Veronikino življenje
- 베로니카의 이중 생활
- La doble vida de Véronique
- 雙面薇若妮卡
- Двойнственият живот на Вероник
- Подвійне життя Вероніки
- Dvojaký život Veroniky
- ふたりのベロニカ
- Veronikas dubultā dzīve
- Dvigubas Veronikos gyvenimas
- Hai Số Phận của Véronique
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The Double Life of Veronique FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Double Life of Veronique, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Double Life of Veronique?
The Double Life of Veronique runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Double Life of Veronique released?
The Double Life of Veronique was released on November 22, 1991.
Who directed The Double Life of Veronique?
The Double Life of Veronique was directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.
More films by Krzysztof Kieslowski Who is in the cast of The Double Life of Veronique?
The Double Life of Veronique stars Irène Jacob and Wladyslaw Kowalski.
How much did The Double Life of Veronique make at the box office?
The Double Life of Veronique grossed $2.2 million worldwide ($2 million domestic, $175,984 international).
How is The Double Life of Veronique rated?
The Double Life of Veronique has 86 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was The Double Life of Veronique nominated for any awards?
The Double Life of Veronique received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Double Life of Veronique have a post-credit scene?
No. The Double Life of Veronique has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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