

Irma Vep
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- Drama
A has-been French filmmaker wants a Hong Kong actress to be the heroine in a rendering of Les Vampires.
Irma Vep is a 1996 French comedy-drama about a washed-up filmmaker who casts a Hong Kong actress in his remake of the classic silent film Les Vampires. Directed by Olivier Assayas, the film premiered on October 1, 1996, and explores the collision between French cinema tradition and contemporary filmmaking through sharp comedy and dramatic tension.
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Maggie CheungMaggie
Jean-Pierre LéaudRené Vidal
Nathalie RichardZoé
Antoine BaslerJournalist
Nathalie BoutefeuLaure
Alex DescasDesormeaux
Dominique FaysseMaïté
Arsinée KhanjianL'américaine
Bernard NissileMarkus
Olivier TorresFerdinand / Moreno
Bulle OgierMireille
Lou CastelJosé Mirano
Jacques FieschiRoland
Estelle LarrivazLa standardiste
Balthazar ClémentiRobert - Assistant

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When was Irma Vep released?
Irma Vep was released on October 1, 1996.
What is Irma Vep about?
The film follows a struggling French filmmaker who attempts to direct a modern remake of the silent film serial Les Vampires, centering on his decision to cast a Hong Kong actress in the lead role.
What genres does Irma Vep belong to?
Irma Vep is a comedy-drama that blends humor with dramatic storytelling about cinema and artistic vision.











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