Mira is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and recent breakup, who comes to France to star as Irma Vep in a remake of the French silent film classic, "Les Vampires."
Cast:Alicia Vikander , Vincent Macaigne , Nora Hamzawi , Antoine Reinartz , Devon Ross , Jeanne Balibar , Vincent Lacoste , Alex Descas , Lars Eidinger , Hippolyte Girardot , Maiya Sinclair , Fala Chen , Angelin Preljocaj , Pascal Greggory , Dominique Reymond , Carrie Brownstein , Alexandre Steiger , Adria Arjona
When disillusioned A-list Hollywood actress Mira Harberg arrives in Paris to immerse herself in the coveted role of iconic villainous Irma Vep in a remake of Feuillade's The Vampires, an encounter with her former lover Laurie reignites dormant passions. Meanwhile, the project's acclaimed director Rene Vidal struggles as production woes threaten to derail his vision.
Zoé attempts to connect with Mira. While production deals with an actor's unusual request, Edmond and René clash.
While Mira revisits her past, René unpacks his relationship with his ex-wife who once also portrayed Irma Vep.
Mira courts offers from the productions financier and her agent while becoming immersed in her role. René experiences a vision and a crisis.
As René defends a controversial scene, Mira deals with complex emotions as she sinks deeper into her character
After René's latest blow-up on set, production's new plan threatens to reunite Mira with a figure from her past.
After Mira finds herself emboldened by the spirit of Irma Vep, a visit with René sheds light on her newfound abilities.
In her final days while shooting The Vampires, Mira grapples with her experience playing Irma Vep coming to a close.