Irma Vep (1996) is a French movie helmed by Olivier Assayas. It stars Maggie Cheung as a fictionalized version of herself, a Hong Kong actress cast in the remake of a silent film serial. As she dives deeper into her role, the lines between reality and fiction begin to blur.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Irma Vep (1996) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Irma Vep (1996) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Irma Vep (1996) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
In this movie, Maggie Cheung plays a fictionalized version of herself, a Hong Kong actress who travels to Paris to star as Irma Vep, a cat burglar, in a remake of the silent film serial “Les Vampires.”
As filming progresses, the chaotic production and her method acting blur the lines between reality and fiction for Maggie. She deals with language barriers, a passionate crew member, and the character’s influence seeping into her life. Through this unique experience, the film looks at the complexities of fandom and the behind-the-scenes chaos of filmmaking.
The film stars Maggie Cheung as a fictionalized version of herself, a Hong Kong actress cast as Irma Vep. Jean-Pierre Léaud plays René Vidal while Nathalie Boutefeu plays Laure. The cast also includes Nathalie Richard as a crew member who becomes fixated on Cheung.
Watch Irma Vep (1996) streaming via HBO Max
Irma Vep (1996) is available to watch on HBO Max.
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Irma Vep’s synopsis is as follows:
“Hong Kong action diva Maggie Cheung (playing herself) comes to France when a past-his-prime director casts her in a remake of the silent classic Les Vampires. Clad in a rubber catsuit and unable to speak a word of French, Cheung finds herself adrift in the insanity of the film industry…”
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