"In cinema, doubles are often characterised by their difference to the protagonist, cast as an evil twin or alter ego, or comparably, to connect two characters who share the same characteristics but differ in geography, time or life pursuits. More often than not, the presence of a double is the catalyst for conflict in the protagonist's life as they are unable to balance their identity alongside the inherent co-existence of another character with the same identity.
In chronological arrangement, the following list will consider ten thought-provoking movies that depict mesmerising and often disturbing accounts of the philosophy of the double, and raise questions about the intricate dualities that dwell within each of our own identities."
