Irma Vep (Criterion Collection) (DVD)

Writer/director Olivier Assayas' satirical look at the French movie industry stars Jean-Pierre Leaud as a once-hot filmmaker whose comeback attempt is a remake of the classic silent serial "Les Vampires," with Hong Kong action star Maggie Cheung (playing herself) in the lead. Language problems, an amorous costume lady and a nervous breakdown by the director are among the on- and off-the-set crises. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH); interviews; featurette; documentary; bonus film "Les Vampires: Hypnotic Eyes" (1916); bonus short "Man Yuk: A Portrait of Maggie Cheung" (1997); essay. In English and French with English subtitles. Two-disc set.

Starring: Jean-Pierre L aud, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Maggie Cheung, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Nathalie Richard, Arsinee Khanjian, Antoine Basler, Nathalie Boutefeu, Bernard Nissile, Alain Martin, Alexandra Yonnet, Arsinée Khanjian, Balthazar Clémenti, Bernard Kissile, Catherine Ferny, Dominique Cuny, Estelle Larrivaz, Filip Forgeau, Françoise Clavel, Françoise Guglielmi, Françoise-Renaud Labarthe, Guy-Patrick Sainderi, Jacques Fieschi, Jérôme Simonin, Jessica Doyle, Lara Cowez, Laurent Jacquet, Maryel Ferraud, Maurice Najman, Nicolas Giraudin, Odile Horion, Olivier Torres, Philippe Landoulsi, Pierre Amzallag, Sandra Faure, Smail Mekki, Valérie Guy, Willy Martin, Yann Richard, Bulle Ogier, Lou Castel, Alex Descas, Dominique Faysse

Director: Georges Benayoun

Rating: NR