The Whisperers
Directed by Bryan Forbes
Written by Bryan Forbes from a novel by Robert Nicolson
1967/UK
Seven Pines
First viewing/Amazon Prime
[box] Mrs. Ross: Are you there?[/box]
Great, sensitive performance from Dame Edith Evans in a well-made film. Bit of a misery sandwich though.
Margaret Ross lives a lonely life in her two-room flat. Age has left herwith dementia, hallucinations, and delusions of grandeur. She believes she is being spied on from the flat above. Unfortunately, her paranoia does not save her from the multitude of family and strangers that take advantage of her. With Eric Portman as Margaret’s estranged husband.
I can’t think of a single thing wrong with this film other than I really did not feel like almost 2 hours of a poor old lady being abused. I’m glad I watched it though. Edith Evans has long been a favorite and is simply amazing here.
Edith Evans gives some advice on acting
