Irma Vep (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Irma Vep is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Olivier Assayas, starring Maggie Cheung, Nathalie Richard and Alex Descas. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $315,015 worldwide. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Studio
- Haut et Court
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Irma Vep About?
The premise of Irma Vep without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hong Kong action star Maggie Cheung portrays a fictionalized version of herself in a remake of the classic silent film Les Vampires. The film explores the challenges and absurdities she encounters while filming in France, struggling to connect with the crew and cast without speaking the language. As Cheung embodies the iconic character, her own persona becomes intertwined with the role, leading to a humorous and poignant examination of identity and the creative process within the world of cinema.
Irma Vep Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- filmmaking
- film crew
- anagram
- movie actress
- latex
- breasts
- female nudity
- burglar
- actress playing herself
- cat burglar
- nervous breakdown
- film industry
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- film director
- female full frontal nudity
- french filmmaking
- urban setting
- lesbianism
- film set
- paris france
- artistic creation
- actress
- thief
- sex shop
- new york city
- costume designer
- vampire
- watching a video
- female police officer
- france
- female pubic hair
- postmodern
- satire comedy
- dark comedy
- girl
- walking on roof
- asian in europe
- isolation
- roof
- camera
- gossip
- silly
- standing on a roof
- chimney
- body suit
- banter
- crew
- hong kong actress in european film
- chinese
- louis feuillade
- hotel
Irma Vep Cast
Maggie Cheung leads the cast, with Nathalie Richard and Alex Descas. Directed by Olivier Assayas; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Olivier Assayas
Also Starring in Irma Vep
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Irma Vep Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Irma Vep 80 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 66% User score
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Irma Vep Plot Summary
What happens in Irma Vep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds through the lens of René Vidal, a director grappling with the chaotic production of a film-within-a-film. At the center of this turmoil is Maggie Cheung, who portrays the intriguing character Irma Vep—a clever burglar and a spy, recognizable by her form-fitting black latex catsuit. The name “Irma Vep” cleverly unfolds as an anagram for “vampire,” although she is not meant to embody a literal vampire. Instead, she serves as the muse for a notorious criminal gang known as The Vampires, reminiscent of Feuillade’s classic serial.
Full summary
The whole story of Irma Vep, scene by scene
Irma Vep Box Office
Irma Vep grossed $315,015 worldwide. $282,310 came from the US and Canada and $32,705 (10%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$315K
- US & Canada
- $282.3K
- International
- $32.7K
Irma Vep Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Irma Vep.
How Well Do You Know Irma Vep?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Irma Vep
11 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1990 Citroën BX.
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Citroën ZX Minor role
Irma Vep Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “이마 베프” and “Ирма Веп”.
- Also known as
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- 이마 베프
- Ирма Веп
- 迷离劫
- 女飛賊再現江湖
- イルマ・ヴェップ
- Ірма Веп
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Irma Vep FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Irma Vep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Irma Vep?
Irma Vep runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Irma Vep released?
Irma Vep was released on April 30, 1997.
Who directed Irma Vep?
Irma Vep was directed by Olivier Assayas.
More films by Olivier Assayas Who is in the cast of Irma Vep?
Irma Vep stars Maggie Cheung, Nathalie Richard and Alex Descas, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Irma Vep make at the box office?
Irma Vep grossed $315,015 worldwide ($282,310 domestic, $32,705 international).
How is Irma Vep rated?
Irma Vep has 80 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Irma Vep have a post-credit scene?
No. Irma Vep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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