The movie was adapted by Robert Anderson from the novel by Kathryn Hulme. It was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Audrey Hepburn), Best Cinematography, Color, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, Best Picture, Best Sound and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.