In the region of ice

Duration: 38

Year Published: 1977

Creator: phoenix/bfa

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Concerns the relationship between a nun in a Catholic college and one of her male students. The film explores the complexities of their relationship; the student, billiant but troubled, is intent on falling in love with Sister Irene. A subtle exploration of the teacher-student relationship and the limitations of abstract idealism in dealing with problems of reality. , Adapts the short story by Joyce Carol Oates concerning the relationship between a nun in a Catholic college and one of her male students. Observes that the student is extremely bright but has many problems and is attracted to Sister Irene. Explores the difficulties encountered by Sister Irene in her attempt to help the troubled young man. Stars Fionnuala Flanagan as Sister Irene and Peter Lempert as the disturbed student. Academy Award winner.

Complete Record: Concerns the relationship between a nun in a Catholic college and one of her male students. The film explores the complexities of their relationship; the student, billiant but troubled, is intent on falling in love with Sister Irene. A subtle exploration of the teacher-student relationship and the limitations of abstract idealism in dealing with problems of reality. , Adapts the short story by Joyce Carol Oates concerning the relationship between a nun in a Catholic college and one of her male students. Observes that the student is extremely bright but has many problems and is attracted to Sister Irene. Explores the difficulties encountered by Sister Irene in her attempt to help the troubled young man. Stars Fionnuala Flanagan as Sister Irene and Peter Lempert as the disturbed student. Academy Award winner.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.