The Double Life of Veronique (La Double vie de V?ronique) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia] [Region 4]

The Double Life of Veronique (La Double vie de V?ronique) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia] [Region 4]
by Krzysztof Kieslowski

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Actor: Aleksander Bardini, Halina Gryglaszewska, Irene Jacob, Janusz Sterninski, Jerzy Gudejko
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
DVD: Region Code 4
Audio: Polish (Unknown); French (Original Language); English (Subtitled)
Format: Box set, Import, PAL, Widescreen
Running Time: 94 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-04-04
Studio: AV Channel

DVD Reviews of The Double Life of Veronique (La Double vie de V?ronique) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia] [Region 4]

DVD Review: Someone explain the DVD industry to me
Summary: 5 Stars

Why in the name of all that's holy wouldn't everyone involved with the rights involving this film not want it to be available in the US on DVD? You would have thought that the release of Trois Colours would have been the perfect time, when the buzz was at its highest. I just don't get it.

(update, finally it did arrive, see the Criterion DVD)

DVD Review: Double Life ASIN B000F0V0OK is Australian R4 import
Summary: 5 Stars

The Amazon.com listing for "The Double Life of Veronique" DVD (ASIN B000F0V0OK) seems to be a third-party entry for the Australian Region 4 version, presumably as an IMPORT. The data returned by Amazon's web services interface shows the EAN product code (the global equivalent to UPC codes) as that of the Australian version.

This is almost certainly a PAL (not NTSC as shown) format disc, which most North American DVD/TV combinations would not play (the R4 region coding would be a problem as well). Amazon really needs to crack down on the third-party entries in the DVD section to make sure they have correct information, show they are an import, don't duplicate an existing ASIN, etc.

I think the North American rights to "Double Life of Veronique" may be a bit more tangled than those abroad (I've seen references to both Paramount and Miramax having them), which may be why we aren't getting this. The Australian (and an upcoming UK) release are repackagings of a French version from MK2 which came out earlier this year.

DVD Review: Double your pleasure!
Summary: 5 Stars

After being mesmerized by this movie at the theatre, I was fortunate to record this off of cable about 12 years ago. I so treasure this movie that I've been holding off viewing it thinking that SOMEBODY would put this on DVD. Finally it looks as if my wish has come true.

This is powerful a story accompanied with a wonderful, haunting musical score to match. With new High Definition equipment coming down in price, I can't think of a better movie to view for all with discriminating tastes and those whom appreciate the finer aspects of the cinema. Irne Jacob does an excellent job in portraying both the Veronika/Veronique characters. This is a fine movie worthy of anyones collection.

UPDATE!

I agree with Brian Miller (Columbus, Ohio). Amazon pulls this stunt every once in a while. The same thing happened with "Six Pack" with an advertized release date of Sept 2005, then Jan 2010 and finally and ironically April 4, 2006. I'm not sure how these things get by but with the volume of items available on Amazon, sometimes mistakes do happen. This is a very irritating situation but in perspective, this is nothing compared to say the missing laugh tracks on T.A.G.S. Season #4. At least this could be a sign that TDLOV is hopefully on the way.

Another UPDATE!

Okay, after perusing Amazon.com/UK and Germany, it appears that a two disc, Region 2 edition will be released on April 24, 2006. DVD Extras will include; Conversation with Kieslowski; Interview with Irene Jacob; 'Kieslowski, Polish Filmmaker' documentary; Short Films: 'The Musicians' (1958), 'Factory' (1970), 'Hospital' (1976), 'Railway Station' (1980). Sounds really nice!

BUT, as usual, we consumers here in Region 1 North America will miss the elevator and get the shaft with either a Pan & Scan release or possibly in this case nothing at all. Most of the major studios, Disney being the worst offender, treat Region 1 like garbage while our friends across the big pond get the good stuff. So what is the answer?

Description of The Double Life of Veronique (La Double vie de V?ronique) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia] [Region 4]

Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Polish (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Polish (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Subtitles), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SYNOPSIS: The Double Life of V?ronique is the story of two young women who are -- in some mysterious and irresolvable way -- the same woman leading two different yet interconnected lives. Those familiar with Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski's later "Three Colors" trilogy of Blue, White, and Red will recognize his fascination with accidental happenings and chance encounters, as well as Ir?ne Jacob (from Red) whose performance as both Veronika and Veronique won the 1991 Cannes Film Festival award for best actress. Veronika and V?ronique are born on the same day in 1966, one in Poland, the other in France. They grow up separately, unaware of each other's existence, but with the vague and rarely expressed feeling that they are "not alone." The story begins in Poland, where Veronika (like V?ronique) is a talented vocalist and music student who wins a prestigious singing competition and is given the chance to perform with a local symphony. On the night of the concert, while singing a duet onstage, Veronika loses consciousness and dies. V?ronique is emotionally wounded by the loss of her double and decides to end her singing career. The film charts the effect of Veronika's death on V?ronique and on her dispassionate and unsatisfying relationships with men, especially her father. She is led to puppeteer and children's book author Alexandre Fabbri (Philippe Volter), whose puppet shows and stories are dramatic variants on her own mysterious problem. SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, 2-DVD Set,

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The Double Life of Veronique (La Double vie de V?ronique) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia] [Region 4]

The Double Life of Veronique (La Double vie de V?ronique) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia] [Region 4]by Krzysztof Kieslowski