In the Region of Ice


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.

Summary

The film reveals the complexities of the relationship between a nun and a disturbed student.

Production

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 Academy [Award for Best Live Action Short Film|Best Short Subject]. The Academy Film Archive preserved In The Region of Ice in 2012.

Cast