Who knows: they might even be living the version of our lives we wish we were leading.

While walking through a town square in Krakow, Weronika catches Veronique taking photos and boarding a bus.

The ‘Before Sunrise’ actress has exquisite taste in movies.

Irene Jacob looks out a window in The Double Life of Veronique

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How did this happen?

Why did this happen?

The score byZbigniew Preisneris equally expressionistic, presenting the story in almost operatic terms.

Irene Jacob examines a diamond in The Double Life of Veronique

Like his films, his sudden death was tragic, ironic, and unexpected.

Add in funny and beautiful, and you’ve got something almost resembling life.

The Double Life of Veroniqueis available to stream on The Criterion Channel in the U.S.

Roger and Eve embracing in North by Northwest