Les Vampires (1915-1916) (3 DVD)

A legendary early masterpiece of French cinema, 'Les Vampires' follows the exploits of a nefarious band of master criminals led by the seductive femme fatale Irma Vep, alluringly played by Musidora. Holding Paris in the grip of terror, the underworld gang are pursued across the city by heroic journalist Philippe Guerande and his sidekick Mazamette. Reflecting the mood of fear and anxiety in World War I era France, this meticulously restored ten-part silent serial from film pioneer Louis Feuillade creator the acclaimed Fantômas serials is a hugely influential and engrossing crime drama from cinema's golden age. Musical accompaniment composed by Eric Le Guen and Chateau Flight. Extras: Louis Feuillade at Work - Incredibly, Feuillade made close to 800 films across nearly every conceivable genre. This fascinating portrait from 1965 examines his creative process and features contributions from several of his colleagues. 1965; 32 minutes // Short films by Louis Feuillade: Une Dame Vraiment Bien; La Legende de la Fileuse; C est pour les Orphelines; L Orgie Romaine