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1991 · 98 min · R

The Double Life of Véronique

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski · Drama, Fantasy

The Double Life of Véronique (1991) is a Drama film, directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski set in Kraków, Paris, and Clermont-Ferrand during the 1960s–1990s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of identity and grief & loss play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography
Sławomir Idziak
Cast
Irène JacobHalina GryglaszewskaPhilippe VolterGuillaume de TonquédecKalina JędrusikAleksander BardiniWładysław KowalskiJerzy Gudejko

The world of this film

Setting

Where
KrakówParisClermont-Ferrand
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityGrief & Loss
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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