The Double Life of Véronique

Movie • 1991

2mo

A haunting meditation on identity and connection—so lyrical and mysterious, it feels like a dream you can’t quite interpret. The kind of film that whispers its questions rather than shouts, inviting you to linger with them.

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mayawatches shared

A haunting, almost operatic exploration of identity and fate. It unfolds like a surreal, poetic dream—delicate and mysterious.

juliamoviebuff shared

This haunting, enigmatic tale explores the mysterious bonds between two women. Its dreamlike cinematography and Zbigniew Preisner’s score make every scene more a feeling than a fact—utterly hypnotic.

AriaFilmFan shared

A sublime sensory experience where mysterious connections and romantic longing entwine across borders; its lush cinematography is simply spellbinding.

AriaFilmFan shared

Dreamy, poetic, and beautifully shot—this film lingers with you, inviting introspection.

NateMovieMagic shared

Ethereal and enigmatic, this film explores duality, fate, and emotion through dreamlike cinematography—a gorgeously moving reflection on life’s poetry.

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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.