Review of The Double Life of Véronique (1991) by Isaac J — 31 Aug 2009

I could watch Irene Jacob swallow things for days on end.

This review of The Double Life of Véronique (1991) was written by Isaac J on 31 Aug 2009.

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

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 03 Apr 2015

There is a long central section in the film which is a triumph of narrative technique…

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By Justin S (1,191) on 03 Apr 2015

There is so much symbolism and so many parallels packed into every scene that I eventually gave up trying to take notes…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 07 Oct 2015

Veronique had very free, sensual, and dreamlike qualities. I did not find any deep meaning (nor do I require that of the films I watch)…

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By Dimitrisfl D (60) on 30 May 2013

Pseudo poezia nu tine loc de inteligenta sau sens…

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By Brandon M (1,068) on 23 Jun 2012

In the peculiar world of two different woman (Irene Jacob), one in Poland and the other in France, both begin to discover themselves…

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By Gabriella F (71) on 04 Feb 2014

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By Jacob I (16) on 07 Jun 2017

I can't even explain on why I think you should see this film. It effected me so beautifully, that I can't even describe it…

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By Vinnie G (59) on 31 Dec 2012

Rather than character development, Kieslowski applies all of his effort and cinematic talents to make Irène Jacob blossom as a flower…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 04 Sep 2013

Denso mistério criado por Kieslowski é complicado e exigente até ao momento em que uma parte do filme começa a decifrar a outra, e a partir…

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By Reece L (510) on 19 Apr 2015

Although it certainly never gripped me emotionally the way it does so many others, there's no denying that The Double Life of Veronique is…

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