The Double Life of Véronique

Easily one of the best movies that I have ever seen.  I first heard of this movie after watching the briliant "Three Colors Trilogy" (Red, White and Blue).  While reading more about those films I came across an amazing analysis written about this film by Roger Ebert (this one made his "Greatest films" list).  This film is not a puzzle that is meant to be put back together.  It is a film that is meant to evoke emotion and thought.  It is meant to be an experience.  In some ways this is a more understated version of what Terence Malick tries to achieve.  But rather than beating you over the head with scenes of people swinging on tree swings or snuggling in the kitchen the directory trusts the viewer to find the nuances in facial expressions, color, etc.  In other words, subtle.

Ebert's article: https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/the-depths-of-what-we-cannot-know-on-the-double-life-of-veronique

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Two identical girls with two parallel lives.

Identical women, born on the same day to different corners of Europe, subconsciously influence each other’s lives. Though they never meet - only a brief sighting from across a crowded town square - their shared extra-sensory connection is deep and profound. Doubly so when one suddenly collapses and dies during a choral performance. Across the miles, a drastic mood swing shows us that the other is immediately aware of her loss. After experiencing that moment of heavy, inexplicable grief, she develops a newfound appreciation for life’s little delights and a fresh attraction to love.

Though its plot may be limited and often confusing, there’s something intrinsically seductive and alluring at play here. The film’s technical warmth and rich visual tones deserve recognition, but I think its star is the real reason everything comes together. Irène Jacob plays both characters, on-screen for nearly the entire running time, and displays a rare degree of cinematic magnetism. A quiet and understated actress, she single-handedly carries the story’s weight, conveying complicated emotions with subtlety and nuance. And it doesn’t hurt that she’s a certifiable knockout, effortlessly gorgeous in even the most mundane of acts.

A critically imperfect, but emotionally entrancing, mix of sights and senses.

Not as good as i was expecting. Slow and not much happens and what does happen seems under-motivated.

The colours are nice but there isn’t much going on in terms of shot composition.

Good music but yeah, not the whole thing is somewhat underwhelming.

5.5/10

Wirdest boring I've ever seen

The original title of the film is La double vie de Véronique.