Iris (1984 film)
1984 New Zealand film
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Iris is a 1984 New Zealand television film.[1] It is about Iris Wilkinson, known by her pen name, Robin Hyde. It contains two story streams, Iris's own life and a film inside a film, filmmakers making a film about Iris.[2]
Directed byTony Isaac
Written byKeith Aberdein
Produced by
- Tony Isaac
- John Barnett
Starring
- Helen Morse
- Philip Holder
- John Bach
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| Directed by | Tony Isaac |
| Written by | Keith Aberdein |
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| Cinematography | James Bartle |
| Edited by | Michael Horton |
| Music by | John Charles |
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Running time | 90 min |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Helen Morse as Iris/Sammie
- Philip Holder as Dr. Tothill/Kelly
- John Bach as Mike
- Donogh Rees as Simone/Kate
- David Ashton as Harry/Laurence
- Elizabeth McRae as Augusta Wilkinson
- Roy Billing As John Wilkinson
- Navit Harmor as Iris at age 10
- Derek Challis as Self
- Katy Platt as Maggie
Reception
Helen Martin in New Zealand film, 1912-1996 says "Australian actor Helen Morse is excellent in both roles. Iris's poetry and prose, voiced- over throughout the narrative, give a clear sense of her talent. The contemporary story is at times contrived, particularly in the set-piece discussions, but Iris's troubled life, haunted by loss and the unsuccessful search for love, is dramatised without sensationalism ."[3]