In the Region of Ice
Synopsis
In this American Film Institute-subsidized short subject, Fionnula Flanagan plays a sharp-tongued but compassionate nun, while Peter Lempert is cast as a sullen, emotionally disturbed boy. The title refers to the "thawing" process that occurs when the nun attempts to break through Lempert's wall of silence. Winner of the Oscar for "Best Short Film, Live Action". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Werner, Joyce Carol Oates
- Original Score
- Don Peake
- Original Title
- In the Region of Ice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Werner
Peter Werner, Joyce Carol Oates
Don Peake
Stephen L. Posey, Frederick Elmes
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Peter Werner
Director
Stephen L. Posey
Director of Photography
Peter Werner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Region of Ice
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What is In the Region of Ice about?
In this American Film Institute-subsidized short subject, Fionnula Flanagan plays a sharp-tongued but compassionate nun, while Peter Lempert is cast as a sullen, emotionally disturbed boy. The title refers to the "thawing" process that occurs when the nun attempts to break through Lempert's wall of silence. Winner of the Oscar for "Best Short Film, Live Action". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed In the Region of Ice?
In the Region of Ice was directed by Peter Werner.
Who stars in In the Region of Ice?
The principal cast of In the Region of Ice includes Peter Lampert, Fionnula Flanagan.
When was In the Region of Ice released and how long is it?
In the Region of Ice was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 37m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Region of Ice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Region of Ice was composed by Don Peake.
Is In the Region of Ice based on a book or true story?
In the Region of Ice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joyce Carol Oates".