This is a big deal film and it really pisses me off each time I see it. There are two women, young singers, both named Veronique. One lives in Poland, one in France. They are not twins, they are basically the same person. Each is somewhat aware of the other Veronique's presence, but only as a concept, a feeling.
The Veronique in Poland dies, which changes the life of her parallel in France. She eventually becomes involved with a man who senses her double existence. The film is supposed to be about fate and free will, but I just get frustrated. What is really going on? Does the Veronique in Paris really love this guy, or will she be tortured by her him and her absent half? How did they come to be? Are we all supposed to have someone like this? I don't think that's the point. I like the film. I probably need to watch it about 43 more times.
This won major awards in Cannes when it came out. The actress who plays both Veronique characters is Irene Jacob, and she is great. The two halves seem very different, yet the same person. This was written and directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski. He also did the three films, Red, White and Blue. He's a talented guy.
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