Irma vep [videorecording] / director/writer, Olivier Assayas.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: Z1109 | Zeitgeist FilmsLanguage: French, English Summary language: English Original language: French Publication details: New York, NY : Zeitgeist Video, 2008.Edition: Essential edDescription: 1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Cast: Maggie Cheung, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Nathalie Richard.Summary: A Cantonese actress copes with a demented director and eccentric crew on a Parisian film shoot. This is the remastered version.
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Main Library | DVD | WORLD Irma vep | Available | 33111005030628 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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, Rovi
Originally released as a motion picture in 1997.
Special features: audio commentary, a discussion with Olivier Assayas and critic Jean-Michel Frodon; Man Yuk: a portrait of Maggie Cheung (1997); original French theatrical trailer; never-before-seen on-set footage; booklet with essays on Maggie Cheung and director Louis Feuillade by Assayas and critic Kent Jones.
Maggie Cheung, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Nathalie Richard.
A Cantonese actress copes with a demented director and eccentric crew on a Parisian film shoot. This is the remastered version.
Rating: Not rated.
DVD; remastered, anamorphic widescreen transfer; Dolby Digital.
French or English dialogue; English subtitles; subtitles for the deaf and hard-and-hearing.