Rehearsal over, thank you very much! Back to ones, please.
- Rehearsal over, back to ones! - Not bad.
Some of the extras aren't moving at all. One guy was like a zombie.
- They can't see my signal. - There's a big gap behind her.
I know, we've got a big hole here.
I've been waiting for 4 hours! Because of your goddamn rehearsal!
- Robert, I'm so sorry. - I'm sure you are.
Even more so after making you wait last week for the night scene.
- Please, don't mention it! - We'll work quickly.
Your attention please. A little background, then we'll get moving.
This is a birthday party for the niece of Baron de Mortesaigues.
The actor on my left, Robert Danjou.
Thank you, thank you.
He plays the Baron de Mortesaigues.
What you don't know is he's actually the Grand Vampire in disguise.
And this young woman is Mira Harberg's stand-in.
Her character is posing as the Baron's niece,
but in truth she is his associate, Irma Vep.
Mira is getting ready, she'll be joining us very soon.
Please take your positions so we can shoot as soon as she gets here.
- Wonderful. - Something to drink?
A drink? No.
- Thanks. - Welcome, Gautier!
- Everything going smoothly? - So far, so good.
Looking forward to the ball scene.
You said it's the highlight of the season, right?
Yes, the entire main cast is here.
- Is Mira happy? - We're doing our best.
We're trying to close a deal for her to be the face
of our newest perfume line, Dreamscape.
I'm talking about a real business, not cinema. Am I making myself clear?
Monsieur de la Parcheminerie, who's financing the show,
would love to have a word with Mira.
Gautier, how kind of you to visit us. Such an honor.
- I hope I'm not disturbing. - You would never disturb me.
- Sure? - Yeah.
- You don't need to concentrate? - It's not that kind of scene.
It's been so long.
- Five years. - No, it can't be. No.
Savage Desire was a huge success in Asia, thanks to you.
Not just the perfume, the whole line.
I'm so glad to hear it.
And now we have a new venture in the works.
Yes! It's all very exciting!
Do you mind if we walk to set? I don't wanna be late.
Can you hold this?
Please be careful with your head and feet
as we'll be going under the crane.
Would you like any tea, coffee?
- Merci. - I'm good.
Dreamscape is our biggest investment this year.
It's a whole new line.
- Cosmetics, cologne, perfume. - So exciting.
We're planning a huge campaign.
It will be shown in theatres all over the world.
- TV, internet, you name it. - Yeah, of course.
It will be a major event.
- I'm sure. - And you know what?
- Benoit will do the photoshoot. - No!
- Yes, yes. - I absolutely love him.
- He's the best. The best. - He's the best!
You know we are finalizing the deal with your agent.
Great, yeah.
So, I think we should close by the end of the week.
Excellent.
My team tells me they're having a harder time than usual
closing your deal.
Well, you know, Zelda, she can be a pain.
- But we love her. - We love her.
Sorry to interrupt,
but we need one last rehearsal with you before shooting.
Are you guys ready?
Yes, we've been... Bonjour.
- We've been ready for a while. - You should've told me.
- Obviously, filming comes first. - Yeah, sure.
Would you agree? Yes?
- I didn't want to... - No, it's all good.
Excuse me, sorry. Gautier, have a seat.
- Do you want a snack? - No.
Can we talk for a sec?
I saw the demo for the choreography. It's great. It's very good.
Is it definitely the final version?
The dancers and I are reworking it.
Show me, when you're ready.
I saw the demo you filmed at the rehearsal. Great stuff.
But the camera needs to come down to here.
- This is dangerous. - Graze people's heads.
We are. Any lower will be dangerous.
- That's what makes the shot thrilling. - René?
Sorry to interrupt. Gautier de la Parcheminerie is here.
- Hello. - Hello, delighted.
- Sorry to interrupt. - Not at all.
- The extras are getting ready. - Are you happy with the shoot?
Very happy, yes. Thank you for making it possible.
You're welcome. Let's take a seat.
If you need anything at all, feel free to call. You have my number.
Please use it. You'll never bother me.
- My team really admires your work. - They've been incredibly helpful.
Even though your most recent film didn't get the recognition it deserved.
Excuse me, but I did get some great reviews.
Sure, a few.
I didn't read them myself, but comforting to know they exist.
It is, yes.
This series will introduce your work to a much broader audience.
Fingers crossed.
Thanks to Mira! Will you see me out?
I'm so disappointed we lost Wanda Wang.
I know, she's amazing in Tsui Hark's films.
Such a big star in China. I hear you want Cynthia Keng now?
She's a star with cross-generational appeal.
She better be. You promised me you'd cast a Chinese star.
Asia is a huge market for us.
She's being vetted by our people in China now.
Anyway, it's essential that Mira stay happy.
We're doing our best. And she's very dedicated.
I need her to sign our contract, for our new brand Dreamscape.
It would be extremely detrimental to my cosmetic deal
if she had any reason to be unhappy.
Don't forget, I personally greenlit this project.
And I did all that to motivate her.
I need Mira to make the larger perfume deal with us.
You told me you loved the pitch for the show.
I do, it's a fascinating project.
But I'm told it's not the kind of thing our viewers typically binge.
It's more what we'd call a niche product.
Best case scenario, it's a prestige product.
You never know, we might have a big, commercial hit.
With audiences!
Dreamscape is our priority.
Dreamscape, with Mira Harberg. Are you two friends?
We like each other, we respect each other.
But we don't hang out, if that's what you mean.
What, what's going on?
Open the door, please! Open the door!
Let us out! I can't open the windows!
- Please, I can't breathe! - Open the door! The door, please!
Hey, the windows are sealed!
Please, let me out!
It's so desperate. He wouldn't have got off his ass
and faked interest in our series otherwise.
Gautier actually said the words, "I love this show," to you?
It didn't sound like he meant it, but...
I can get you two mil over their offer,
but we gotta make 'em sweat.
They're sweating, all right.
Good. Have you thought about "Silver Surfer"?
They have a director now. Joshua Briggs.
He says he'll do it if you do it.
No fucking way. Don't use my name like that.
I told 'em we were still discussing.
- I can't believe this. - Listen...
It's a good project with a great director.
You should give it some more thought.
I gave you a straight answer.
More of a gut reaction.
We're ready for you.
Push! I've been waiting on this old piece of junk for hours!
We're running really late, and I keep waiting.
Gottfried, we've got two options.
So, this is the first harness,
and this is the second one, but don't worry.
We're gonna try them and see which one fits you better.
No way I'm wearing your harness.
But the car will be moving,
and we cannot use a stuntman for this shot.
I do my own stunts. It's in my contract.
I have to keep you safe when you do your own stunts.
If you're not wearing the harness, I cannot guarantee your safety.
Gottfried, you need the harness.
- Insurance will not cover it. - I'm not wearing a harness.
Harnesses are for sissies.
You are wearing a harness or we are not shooting.
Fine with me.
I will fucking sue you. You have no idea.
I was joking. You have no sense of humour.
They blocked the windows.
Open them all, fast! Fast! Let some fresh air in.
Mademoiselle!
Are you all right?
- Where is my necklace? - It's a burglary.
- Where is my bracelet? - Where is my gold pendant?
- My pearls? - I'm sorry, it's the Vampires.
The Baron de Mortesaigues is not who he claims to be.
Welcome, Cynthia!
- Thank you so much for coming. - Hello.
I know the contract was very last minute.
I wish I could have made it a day earlier,
but I was stuck in Hong Kong.
No problem. We are so glad to have you today.
We just need to rush to the studio.
Okay. That's fine by me.
- Hi. I'm Carla, First AD. - Hello.
- Great to meet you, Carla. - Did you sleep on the plane?
- Yes, like a baby. - Great!
- Be careful with this one. - No problem.
I can't get my messages, there's no signal.
I've put two sim cards in your phone, let me have a look.
Thank you.
- You good? - Yeah, good.
Because you'll go straight to wardrobe for fittings,
and then we'll drive you to the set.
So, it's a short scene we're doing, right?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Very short.
- But with René, you never know. - So I've heard.
- You're prepared for the worst then. - We never even met.
- So, I hope he won't be disappointed. - No.
Okay, so here's the scene.
Moreno... You remember Moreno, right?
- Sure, the Vampires' foe. - Exactly.
So, he was tipped off that the Vampires are up to something
in a plush hunting lodge located in Fontainebleau Forest.
And so, he will use his maid to spy on the Vampires.
But first, he has to hypnotize her.
- Right. - Yeah.
I actually ran into the actor playing Moreno.
He is super tall.
I don't want him to look like a giant standing next to me.
As long as you feel comfortable wearing them.
I'm perfectly fine. I can run in these.
Madame, asked for me?
Would you like some cleaning service?
Or you wanna clean my boots?
Please, come in.
- You're looking for me, sir? - Yes, Lily.
I need you for a very special mission.
Of course, sir.
Please, sit down.
- Do you trust me? - I do, sir.
Look deep into my eyes.
Please obey.
Yes, sir.
You are now ready to accomplish your mission.
Aurélien, lead her out.
Be careful. She's in a trance.
Lily, you will follow Aurélien.
Good evening. Room service!
Good evening.
Thank you. Have a good evening.
Who are you?
We lived together for five years and you don't recognize me?
- You can't be Jade. - Why is that?
Because you are not here.
You're not even in France.
You are in Hong Kong, or in London,
or God knows where.
- Didn't this used to be my flat? - Yes, it was.
How did you get in?
Didn't you use to say I was a spirit?
I said a free spirit.
Free spirits appear and disappear at will.
How many years since we divorced?
- Ten? - No.
More like 12.
I haven't heard from you since.
You know full well why you didn't.
No. No, I never got it.
But I don't want to rehash painful memories.
So, you're remaking "Irma Vep".
No, not really.
I'm extending it into a series.
And without me?
You don't act anymore.
No, I don't want to be an actress anymore.
Or maybe you want to be remembered
forever in your prime.
Do you really remember me?
I remember the good times.
I remember how much we were in love.
But I don't remember the person you really were.
I loved you.
But I'm not sure I knew you.
I'm a different person.
I've been in and out of love.
I lived many lives in many cities.
And it all feels so...
unreal.
Sometimes, I Google you,
but I immediately close the window. I don't want to know.
Your films sometimes come out in Hong Kong.
I avoid them. There's too many ghosts.
So, how does it feel remaking "Irma Vep" without me?
It's another movie. You know, all films are different.
But then, the ghosts of "Irma Vep" are not just ghosts,
they're our ghosts.
Meaning I should have discussed this with you?
Yes.
You never responded to my e-mails.
- True. - I need a cigarette.
Jade?
No, I'm fine going to China for Dreamscape,
but three cities tops.
In and out, right?
Yeah. One location, one night.
Okay, then it's back to LA for the Dreamscape commercial.
Three days. Four max.
Yeah, and then I'm done.
Well, you'll do some magazine covers.
Good for us, good for them. Show up on the fashion circuit.
Paris, Milan, New York. It'll be painless, okay?
Bring your friends, they'll pamper you.
I don't wanna be pampered.
Well, I will show up personally to make sure they don't even try.
That's not what I meant.
Gautier will throw you a party in Paris, right,
he'll show you off to his investors.
All you have to do is flash your smile,
make them happy, and then you're outta there.
Thank God.
Okay, do we have a deal?
Sure.
Cool. Talk to you later.
Yes!
- Morning. - Good morning.
Looks like a bad day?
Thanks. Spoke to Zelda.
She closed the Dreamscape deal.
Told you to avoid that shit. It makes you so miserable.
It's part of my job.
- Yeah, it's not the most ethical part. - Spare me.
Okay, if Dreamscape allows me to do "The Vampires",
I'm fine with the deal.
You can do whatever you want. You're a big star.
You're so far off.
You call me a big star 'cause these luxury brands
get me on magazines and billboards.
Not because I've been lucky enough to make a few good movies.
Why are you up so early? You have a late call today.
I'm gonna go and see René.
Why?
He texted me, like, at dawn.
He said he needed to talk, like, now.
- Now. - Where?
His place.
You're actually willing to go to his place?
For what?
For a hug and a croissant.
You want me to come with?
- Absolutely not. - Could be safer.
- Is that cold milk? - Yes.
You can stay in the car.
Do you want me to show you his text?
- Yeah, I'd love to see his text. - It is quite funny.
"Please, Mira."
What meds is he on?
Are you coming in?
Yes. Yes, I'm coming in.
Coffee?
- Are you having one? - Yes.
Sure, yeah. Then I'll have one, too.
Make yourself comfortable.
You know, I was supposed to be on set an hour ago,
but I just can't go.
I woke up in the middle of the night.
- I had to speak to someone. - Sure.
Yes, well, my shrink blocked my number.
I don't blame her. I called her over 20 times last night.
Sorry I'm in a bathrobe.
Yeah. No worries.
I didn't have the energy to get dressed.
- Anxiety? - I lend you this one.
These pictures, they are my kids.
Yeah. I thought, yeah.
Nice photos, yeah.
Who am I?
- Who are you? - Yes. Who am I...
to tackle the work of a director like Louis Feuillade?
Sugar?
No, thanks.
You're doing something completely different.
You already reinvented it once and it was amazing.
No, he intimidates me.
- "The Vampires" intimidates me. - Right.
How can I do something better than that?
He wrote the playbook. Don't you think?
I like it well enough.
You know, it's graceful, very inventive,
but it's no masterpiece.
It's no Dreyer or Lang.
Excuse me.
I think it's in the kitchen.
Why? Why even touch it
if I know nothing I do could ever stack up against it?
I think you're mistaken. I think we're on the right track.
- No. - No?
No. Not at all.
I should never have gotten involved in this.
Hello. What about me?
No, you're great.
You're always great. You are genius.
- Don't go overboard. - No.
You are magic. You have some magic.
I've lost it, if ever I had it.
Wow, you're being self-indulgent.
- I can help you get over that. - How?
First of all, stop whining.
- It's Carla. - Don't answer.
- No? - Please, no.
Okay.
I had a dream.
You had a dream?
Jade Lee visited me and she talked to me.
Was she angry with me?
No. About what?
About me taking over her part.
About someone else playing Irma Vep.
No, she wasn't angry. She was very quiet,
but she left me doubting myself.
The movie I made with Jade happened
in unique circumstances.
Like any art, right?
All that was fresh and pure
will be stained and compromised.
Doesn't sound very encouraging.
But you can save it.
Can I?
- Yes. - Well, I have to.
This is all we have right now.
That's what you have been doing.
- You are making it relevant again. - How am I doing that?
You have faith.
And your heart is pure.
- My heart is pure? - Yeah.
That sounds straight out of a fairy-tale.
I don't think my heart is pure.
You don't believe in fairy tales?
I do.
It's why I texted you. You understand. Movies are fairy tales.
Not all of them.
Yeah, but only the best.
- I think they need us. - So, I will get dressed.
Yeah, that's an excellent idea.
And I'm gonna just open the door, if that's okay with you.
- Are you guys coming down? - Yeah, we were just on our way.
Look! There.
Where's that guy galloping to at this hour of the morning?
Something's fishy.
Cut! Cut! The bicycle stuff was great.
But Jérémie, when you jump off the jeep, the camera also jumps.
I know, that's an easy fix in post.
- That's the easy way out! - I mean I'll try harder.
I think your end position was better on the last take.
- That take was out of focus. - It was?
- Let's go again. - Sorry, I won't.
Why not?
This is the 12th take, it's hot and I'm exhausted. Can we talk?
Yeah, sure. I need more reaction, on the horse.
What was wrong with that take?
I don't know, something sounded off.
Something I can improve?
I don't know if it's fixable. I'm not sure how to explain it.
Can you explain another detail?
Why does Mazamette spot the rider? Aren't I the sleuth?
It's written in the script that way.
Your script disrespects my character.
Not true! Your character vanquishes the Vampires!
Right, but your distaste for him is palpable.
What do you mean? In the next scene, he finds the treasure everyone's after.
Please come back to the start
- Wait! I have another question. - Sure.
I hear Cynthia Keng just flew in.
That's right. What about it?
I hear she has a personal assistant.
- She does. - And so does Mira.
- Of course, Regina. - Why don't I have one?
It wasn't in your contract.
Why do they have better contracts?
I suppose they have better agents!
I'm just yanking your chain. You're French.
You live in Paris. You go home at night. You don't need one.
And why not?
But what for?
To be equal. Without an assistant, you're a loser.
The crew and your fellow actors see you as a loser.
Do you see me as a loser?
No.
Cut!
C'est beau. Very good.
I knew you'd like it.
You knew right.
Try this on.
It's good.
Is this what I think it is?
Come in.
They're waiting for you on set.
Mr. Werner went horse riding early this morning.
He's getting suspicious.
He must have hidden the loot.
Well, I'm sure there is a treasure map.
We have to get hold of it.
Yeah. I have a plan.
This is the place.
It's Irma Vep. This is where they're staying.
Our informant was correct.
Sorry to disturb, just picking up the clothes.
Could you give me a ride back to my hotel?
- You don't want to use your car? - I'm so sick of the traffic.
And I already told my driver he could go.
I thought it would be much faster on your bike.
Let me put away these clothes and I'll swing by in a minute.
Are you sure you can do this?
Pretty sure I can't, but it's way faster.
But what if we get pulled over?
Chill, girl, you're the one who said fast.
So, are we having a drink?
It's getting a little late for me and I'm bushed.
Bushed?
- Yeah. - But were you not the one who...
The one who?
Nothing, forget it. Misunderstanding.
Not tonight.
You sure?
Not tonight. Next time.
Okay.
Hello? Eamonn?
Are you okay?
You want to talk, or?
Lianna...
She lost our baby.
Oh my God!
What week was it now?
Thirteen.
I thought we were in the clear.
It happened to me.
When?
I was much younger.
It was much earlier, I was six weeks.
Where is Lianna?
Copenhagen.
Why aren't you with her?
'Cause I have to shoot tomorrow and the next day.
Yeah, and they couldn't let you go?
There are tons of extras and it's a really expensive location,
and they couldn't work around it,
but they're gonna shuffle the schedule
so that I get a few days off. They're actually trying their best.
So, can she come here, or?
No. It's the same problem. She's got a show tomorrow night.
- She just had a miscarriage. - Sold out.
Yeah.
But she wasn't pregnant when they...
What's that thing when they did the medical before the tour?
The insurance doesn't cover the losses.
You didn't think it was reckless while she was on tour?
I mean, we were willing to take the risk.
We wanted this baby.
I'm gonna have a drink.
- Do you want something? - No. I'm fine.
Anyway, if she doesn't play tomorrow night, she's fucked.
It's a breach of contract.
Yeah, but how is she gonna manage?
She'll pull through.
She's been through worse. She's strong.
I don't think I've seen you in love before.
That's not fair.
I loved you
and then you cheated on me with Laurie.
But now you're over me...
and so is Laurie.
Time is a healer.
Sorry for the platitude. Time doesn't heal.
Time buries pain,
but the wounds remain.
After Copenhagen, she has two days off.
But you two spoke, right?
Not much.
We were on the phone for, like, two hours,
but we were only crying.
But we didn't wanna hang up. I needed to hug her.
But you came to hug me instead.
I came for comfort.
I need it.
- And I woke you up. I'm sorry. - No, it's fine.
I wasn't really sleeping anyway.
It's like...
my whole world has just fallen apart.
Sorry, I'm being really melodramatic.
- It's stupid. - No.