Iris / Miramax Films, BBC Films, Intermedia Films present a Mirage Enterprises, Robert Fox/Scott Rudin production of a Richard Eyre film ; producers, Robert Fox, Scott Rudin ; writers, Richard Eyre, Charles Wood ; director, Richard Eyre.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Edition | Widescreen ed. |
| Publication Info | Burbank, Calif. : Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2002], ©2001. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Fox, Robert. |
| Other author/creator | Rudin, Scott, 1958- |
| Other author/creator | Eyre, Richard, 1943- |
| Other author/creator | Wood, Charles, 1932-2020 |
| Other author/creator | Dench, Judi, 1934- |
| Other author/creator | Broadbent, Jim. |
| Other author/creator | Winslet, Kate. |
| Other author/creator | Bonneville, Hugh. |
| Other author/creator | Wilton, Penelope, 1946- |
| Other author/creator | Pratt, Roger. |
| Other author/creator | Walsh, Martin. |
| Other author/creator | Horner, James. |
| Other author/creator | Myers, Ruth. |
| Other author/creator | Jackson, Gemma, 1951- |
| Other author/creator | Bayley, John, 1925-2015. Iris |
| Other author/creator | Miramax Films. |
| Other author/creator | BBC Films. |
| Other author/creator | Intermedia Films. |
| Other author/creator | Mirage Enterprises (Firm) |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Based on the books Iris : a memoir and elegy for Iris and Iris and her friends : a memoir of memory and desire by John Bayley. |
| General note | Special features: a look at "Iris"; a special message from David Hyde Pierce; Alzheimer's Association honors "Iris" and Jim Broadbent. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Roger Pratt ; editor, Martin Walsh ; music composed & conducted by James Horner ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Gemma Jackson. |
| Cast | Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville, Penelope Wilton. |
| Audience | MPAA rating: R. |
| Other forms | Also issued on VHS. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | Includes French dubbed version. |
| Language | Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards note | Academy Awards, USA, 2002: Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jim Broadbent) |
| UPC | 786936178272 |
| Publisher number | 25749 Miramax Home Entertainment |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PR6063.U7 I7 2002 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |