Irma Vep (1996)
Année de sortie: 1996
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Ирма Веп, Vampire, イルマ・ヴェップ
Réalisateur: Olivier Assayas
Writer: Olivier Assayas
Production & Genre
Producteur: Producer: Georges Benayoun
Executive Producer: Françoise Guglielmi
Sociétés: Dacia Films
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: 1.400.000
Récompenses & Similaires
Récompenses:
Similaire: N/A
Mots-clés
Mots-clés: actress, actress playing herself, anagram, artistic creation, breasts, burglar, cat burglar, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, film crew, film director, film industry, film set, filmmaking, latex, lesbianism, nervous breakdown, paris france, thief, urban setting
Histoire
Irma Vep follows Hong Kong action star Maggie Cheung as she travels to France for a role in a remake of the silent film classic 'Les Vampires'. Despite her international fame and acclaim, Cheung struggles with the language barrier, as she speaks little French and is often misunderstood. The film director who cast her is past his prime, adding to the chaotic atmosphere on set. Clad in a rubber catsuit for her role as Irma Vep, Cheung finds herself navigating the insanity of the French film industry.
Résumé
Irma Vep is a 1996 comedy-drama directed by Olivier Assayas and starring Maggie Cheung. The film centers around a fictional remake of Louis Feuillade's classic silent serial 'Les Vampires', with Cheung cast as the iconic vampire character Irma Vep. Through its mockumentary style, Irma Vep satirizes the French film industry and explores themes such as language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the challenges faced by international stars in the French cinematic landscape.
