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Irma Vep Details

1994

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Starring	Maggie Cheung, jean-Pierre Leaud, Jean-Pierre Leaud
Director	Olivier Assayas
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema

Irma Vep

Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, Irma Vep tells the story of has-been French filmmaker René Vidal (Jean-Pierre Léaud). In an attempt to reinvigorate his career, Vidal decides to remake Les Vampires, the classic silent serial featuring the adventures of jewel thief Irma Vep. Playing herself, actress Maggie Cheung is cast as the lead, joining Vidal on a chaotic set where he gets little respect from the rest of the cast and crew. Speaking no French, Cheung finds herself fending off the advances of lesbian costumer Zoé (Nathalie Richard), sticking up for Vidal, and becoming so immersed in her role that she burgles the guests of her hotel while in costume.~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Starring	Maggie Cheung, jean-Pierre Leaud, Jean-Pierre Leaud
Director	Olivier Assayas
Studio	SECOND SIGHT FILMS LTD.
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 35 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema
Language	DVD: French
Subtitles	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1994 To Rent: DVD: 31 Mar 2008

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- Named after the slinky heroine of Feuillade's Les Vampires (which neurotic, idealistic director LÃaud is here planning... read more on Time Out
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  It's VEP not VEPP
  
  This is one of the most exhilirating films about film you'll ever get to see - especially if you have a passion for both the machinations of independent ... read more »
  
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  - Kew, Richmond
  - 12 Oct 2007 at 13:24
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  Black and Whiter than Clean - still fails to dazzle....
  
  Seems that this was definitely intended as an homage to Truffaut - an intention clearly signalled by the starring role for Jean-Pierre Léaud - if not as ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Mar 2010 at 14:12
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  BORING....ghastly!!!
  
  If you need to go to sleep, watch ....play this film...guaranteed!
  
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  - 01 Aug 2009 at 17:33
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  Unintelligible English parts
  
  The bits in 'English' were unintelligible and the story was so flimsy it wasn't worth bothering to try and understand. A film about film-making ... read more »
  
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  Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, Irma Vep tells the story of has-been French filmmaker René Vidal (Jean-Pierre Léaud). In an attempt to reinvigorate his career, Vidal decides to remake Les Vampires, the classic silent serial featuring the adventures of jewel thief Irma Vep. Playing herself, ...