Iris (2004 film) explained

Director:	Rosa Vergés
Cinematography:	Mario Montero
Editing:	Frank Gutiérrez
Music:	Mauricio Villavecchia
Country:	Spain
Language:	Spanish
Studio:	Ovideo TV

Iris is a 2004 Spanish historical melodrama film directed by Rosa Vergés which stars Silke as the title character alongside Ana Torrent, Ginés García Millán, Nacho Fresneda, and Martirio.

Plot

Chagrined and married photographer Iris becomes a war reporter during the Spanish Civil War, falling romantically and marrying doctor Óscar, who goes missing during the conflict.

Production

The film was produced by Ovideo TV and it had the participation of and Canal+ and TVC. Shooting locations included Barcelona, Blanes, and Mataró.^[1]

Release

The film was presented in the official selection of the 7th Málaga Film Festival in April 2004.^{[2] [3]} Distributed by Solida, it was released theatrically in Spain on 16 July 2008.^[4]

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety wrote that the film "never comes close to provoking either a tear or, intentionally at least, a smile".^[5]

See also

• List of Spanish films of 2004

Notes and References

1. Web site: El amor en tiempos de la Guerra Civil. Metrópoli. El Mundo. 21 July 2004. Juan. Pando.
2. Web site: Rosa Vergés retrata la vida tras la guerra en 'Iris'. El País. 30 April 2004. Juana. Víudez.
3. Web site: Vergés filma las vidas truncadas por la guerra. Córdoba. Prensa Ibérica. 30 April 2004.
4. Web site: Fotogramas. Iris. 29 May 2008.
5. Web site: Variety. 28 July 2004. Iris. Jonathan. Holland.