Iris
(DVD)

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Contributors
Bayley, John, 1925-2015. Iris.
Pratt, Roger, director of photography.
Walsh, Martin, -1977, editor of moving image work.
Horner, James, composer.
Wilton, Penelope, 1946- actor.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min., 40 sec.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
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Language
English
UPC
031398150718

Notes

General Note
Special features: a special message from David Hyde Pierce; a look at "Iris"; and, Alzheimer's Association honors "Iris" and Jim Broadbent.
General Note
Based on the books by John Bayley: Iris, a memoir and Elegy for Iris.
Creation/Production Credits
Credits: Music composed & conducted by James Horner ; editor, Martin Walsh ; director of photography, Roger Pratt.
Participants/Performers
Cast: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville, Penelope Wilton.
Description
Adapted from the memoirs of literary critic John Bayley, the film recounts his courtship of and long marriage to British novelist Iris Murdoch. The scenario tacks back and forth from the young Iris -- ready to seduce one and all with her coy command of words and sex appeal -- to the elder Iris -- slowly giving way to the cruel erasure of Alzheimer's.
System Details
DVD format; Dolby Digital.
Language
In English with optional French language track; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA, 2002: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jim Broadbent)