Irene Jacob on The Double Life of Veronique 1991 Interview

Irene Jacob discusses winning Best Actress at Cannes for The Double Life of Veronique, working with director Krzysztof Kieslowski, her dual role as Veronique and Veronika, the intimacy of French cinema, her early love of storytelling, and her concert work in New York. 00:00 Cannes award and concert debut 00:40 Stravinsky and narration at Lincoln Center 01:31 Discovering acting through stories and radio 02:24 Preparing Persephone and the love of storytelling 02:50 Explaining The Double Life of Veronique 03:48 Playing both Veronique and Veronika 04:30 Film clip 05:19 French cinema and character focus 06:15 Kieslowski’s influence and The Decalogue 06:40 Dreams and meaning of encounters 07:37 Collaboration and meeting the right people 07:57 Closing thoughts Film Discussion is a curated interview archive and conversation series presented by Occupy Cinema. We spotlight the minds behind the movies—actors, directors, writers, and cultural critics—through thoughtful interviews, archival footage, and contemporary conversations. From Broadway to global cinema, Film Discussion explores the craft, politics, and impact of storytelling on screen and stage. Join our community of 800+ filmmakers: https://occupy.beehiiv.com/subscribe Instagram:   / filmdiscussion_   Facebook:   / filmdiscussionofficial   Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/filmdiscussion #fyp #foryoupage #viral #actor #acting #IreneJacob #DoubleLifeOfVeronique #Kieslowski #FrenchCinema #FilmDiscussion