Review of The Double Life of Véronique (1991) by Alexander C — 30 Nov 2012

I saw this in film school. It was incomprehensible but involving.

This review of The Double Life of Véronique (1991) was written by Alexander C on 30 Nov 2012.

The Double Life of Véronique has generally received very positive reviews.

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