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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.
, 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.
Credits
- Directed by
- Peter Werner
- Written by
- Joyce Carol Oates
- Cast
- Fionnula Flanagan, Peter Lampert
- Produced by
- Andre R. Guttfreund
- Cinematography
- Stephen Lewis Posey
- Music
- Don Peake
Complete catalog 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.
, 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.
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Sources
- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
- Wikidata · Q12125059 ↗ — country, genre, credits
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