Iris

Iris

2004 · ★ 6.7 · Drama

After the failure of her marriage, Iris goes back to her hometown during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), where she becomes a war photographer.

Directed by Rosa Vergés · Written by Jordi Barrachina

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