About the film
Vamps is a bold and visually poetic short film written and directed by acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Lluís Miñarro. Blending surrealism, fantasy, and theatrical performance, the film follows two legendary divas whose extravagant personalities transform reality into an enchanting dreamscape. As love, nature, and imagined war machines collide, they reaffirm their glamour, individuality, and enduring strength in a playful exploration of desire and identity.
Starring the iconic Arielle Dombasle and Myriam Mézières, Vamps pays homage to the expressive beauty of early cinema and the timeless elegance of silent films. Through striking black-and-white-inspired aesthetics, symbolic imagery, and captivating performances, the film creates a unique cinematic language where emotion is conveyed through movement, atmosphere, and visual poetry rather than conventional narrative.
With its unmistakable auteur style, Lluís Miñarro delivers a sophisticated meditation on love, femininity, performance, and illusion. Vamps is an artistic celebration of cinema itself—combining surreal humor, experimental storytelling, and classic film influences to create an unforgettable short film that invites audiences to embrace imagination without boundaries.
