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Title: Iris


Date: 2001
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Richard Eyre
Producer: Anthony Minghella

Comment
Judi Dench is excellent in her portrayal of Iris Murdoch suffering from Alzheimers disease, with Jim Broardbent as her husband having to cope with her. The film runs with flashbacks to Iris Murdoch's student days, with Kate Winslet giving an energetic performance as the young Iris.

Actors

Judi DenchJudi Dench
Jim BroadbentJim Broadbent
Kate WinsletKate Winslet
Penelope WiltonPenelope Wilton
Juliet AubreyJuliet Aubrey

Oscars

Nomination Best Actress - Judi Dench
Iris