In the Region of Ice is a 1976 American drama short film written and directed by Peter Werner, based on the 1966 short story by Joyce Carol Oates.

In the Region of Ice
Directed byPeter Werner
Written byPeter Werner
Based on
Produced byAndre R. Guttfreund
StarringFionnula Flanagan
CinematographyStephen L. Posey
Edited byMichael Goldman
Music byDon Peake
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Release date
  • 1976 (1976)
Running time
37 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Summary

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The film reveals the complexities of the relationship between a nun and a disturbed student.[1][2]

Production

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It was made as a thesis film for the Center for Advanced Film Studies. It won an Oscar at the 49th Academy Awards in 1977 for Best Short Subject.[3][4] The Academy Film Archive preserved In The Region of Ice in 2012.[5]

Cast

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  • Fionnula Flanagan as Sister Irene
  • Peter Lampert as Allen Weinstein (as Peter Lempert)
  • Larry Curran as the priest in the office

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