John N. Smith
Director
First Winter (1982)
First Winter is a 1982 Canadian short film directed by John N. Smith. With the father away, an Irish immigrant family struggle to survive their first winter in the Canadian wild. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Production Companies: ONF | NFB
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Runtime: 27 min.
Released: Oct. 1, 1982
Status: Released
Certification: NR / 15+