Review of The Double Life of Véronique (1991) by K.c. L — 01 Aug 2008

Best music, best performance, best director ever~.

R.I.P. to Kieslowski.

This review of The Double Life of Véronique (1991) was written by K.c. L on 01 Aug 2008.

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

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