Irma Vep

Disillusioned actor Mira Harberg arrives in Paris to immerse herself in the role of iconic villain Irma Vep in a remake of Feuillade's The Vampires. An encounter with her former lover Laurie reignites dormant passions.

Mira is an American movie star with no illusions about her industry. After her recent break-up, the actor travels to France to play the role of Irma Vep in a modern adaptation of the French silent film classic Les Vampires.

As Mira contemplates and looks back at her past, René analyses her relationship with her ex-wife, who also played Irma Vep.

Mira accepts offers from her sponsor and agent while immersing herself in her new role; Rene experiences a vision and a crisis.

René defends the controversial scene while Mira deals with difficult emotions and immerses herself in her role even more.

After Rene's latest blow-up on set, production's new plan threatens to reunite Mira with a figure from her past.