Screening of The Double Life of Veronique by Krzysztof Kieslowski
Join us for a screening of The Double Life of Véronique, a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece by acclaimed Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski. Starring Irène Jacob in a mesmerizing dual role, the film explores themes of identity, connection, and the mysterious bonds that transcend geography and fate. Praised for its poetic cinematography and transcendent score, The Double Life of Véronique is a deeply moving meditation on the unseen threads that link human lives.
Following the screening, Professor Annette Insdorf will lead a discussion on Kieślowski’s visual language and the film’s enduring impact. Professor Insdorf is an internationally renowned film scholar, educator, and author whose work has shaped the study of cinema and culture. A Professor in Columbia University’s School of the Arts, she has taught film history and criticism for decades and is recognized as a leading authority on the French New Wave and Holocaust cinema.
Film begins at 11:15 am
Discussion with Professor Insdorf begins at 1 pm
