Irma Vep (1996)
- Starring:
- Maggie Cheung, Jean-Pierre Léaud, (more)
- Director(s):
- Olivier Assayas
- Category:
- Independent Films
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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, 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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast:
- Maggie Cheung - Maggie
- Nathalie Richard - Zoe
- Willy Martin - Bellboy
- Yann Richard - Kevin
- Alexandra Yonnet - Lili, Markus' Friend
- Arsinée Khanjian - American Woman
- Jacques Fieschi - Roland
- Bulle Ogier - Mireille
- Alex Descas - Desormeaux
- Françoise Clavel - Rene's Wife
- Françoise Guglielmi - pr
- Odile Horion - Zoé's Assistant
- Nathalie Boutefeu - Laure
- Maryel Ferraud - Make-up Woman
- Jessica Doyle - Jessica, Roland's Friend
- Olivier Torres - Ferdinand Moreno
- Lara Cowez - Script Supervisor
- Sandra Faure - Sex Shop Salesperson
- Nicolas Giraudin - Unit Manager
- Bernard Kissile - Markus
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Rene Vidal
- Antoine Basler - Journalist Who Loves John Woo
- Maurice Najman - Maurice, Roland's Friend
- Jérôme Simonin - Property Man
- Lou Castel - Jose Mirano
- Philippe Landoulsi - Inspector
- Françoise-Renaud Labarthe - TV Cameraman
- Guy-Patrick Sainderi - TV Dignitary
- Pierre Amzallag - Emergency Doctor
- Filip Forgeau - Camera Operator
- Alain Martin - Boy At "Café Des Oiseaux"
- Valérie Guy - Valérie, In Mireille's Apartment
- Dominique Faysse - Maite
- Smail Mekki - Kermor, Unit Manager
- Estelle Larrivaz - Switchboard Operator
- Balthazar Clémenti - Robert, Assistant
- Dominique Cuny - Grip
- Catherine Ferny - Policewoman
- Laurent Jacquet - Electrician
- Director(s):
- Olivier Assayas
- Writer(s):
- Olivier Assayas
- Producer(s):
- Georges Benayoun
- Categories:
- Independent Films
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