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1,150 Ratings

IRIS

Directed by Albert Maysles
United States, 2014
Documentary
  • 8080 minutes

Synopsis

Legendary documentarian Albert Maysles, 87, portrays style icon Iris Apfel, 93, whose outsized presence on the New York fashion scene has been lasting for decades. A singular woman, her enthusiasm for fashion, art, and people reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment.

Synopsis

Legendary documentarian Albert Maysles, 87, portrays style icon Iris Apfel, 93, whose outsized presence on the New York fashion scene has been lasting for decades. A singular woman, her enthusiasm for fashion, art, and people reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment.

Our take

A profile of the fascinating fashion icon Iris Apfel, this documentary hails from the equally groundbreaking Albert Maysles: well-known for his cinéma vérité work with his brother David in the 1970s, in particular Gimme Shelter and Grey Gardens. Featuring a cameo from Kanye West!