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Irma Vep•Season 1•Episode 1

The Severed Head

7.1/10 · 695 votesJun 6, 202256 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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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

Directed byOlivier Assayas

Written byOlivier Assayas

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Season 1 Episodes8

The Severed Head

The Ring That Kills

Dead Man's Escape

The Poisoner

Hypnotic Eyes

The Thunder Master

The Spectre

The Terrible Wedding

Cast16

Alicia Vikander

Mira Harberg

Vincent Macaigne

René Vidal

Lars Eidinger

Gottfried

Devon Ross

Regina

Nora Hamzawi

Carla

Jeanne Balibar

Zoe

Adria Arjona

Laurie

Byron Bowers

Herman

Vincent Lacoste

Edmond Lagrange

Alex Descas

Gregory Desormeaux

Fala Chen

Cynthia Keng

Hippolyte Girardot

Robert Danjou

Crew3

Olivier Assayas

Writer

Olivier Assayas

Director

Bernard Lamy

In Memory Of

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Episode Summary

"The Severed Head" is episode 1 of Irma Vep season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 695 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Olivier Assayas and written by Olivier Assayas, it aired on June 6, 2022.

Next: E2 · The Ring That Kills Best of Season 1