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An Angel at My Table

1990R2h 38m7.0 / 10

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.

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Synopsis

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.

More about An Angel at My Table

Cast

Kerry FoxJanet Frame
Alexia KeoghJanet Frame as a child
Karen FergussonJanet Frame as a teenager
Iris ChurnMother
Jessie MuneJanet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. WilsonFather
Edith CampionMiss Lindsay
Francesca CollinsBaby Jane

Credits

Directed by
Jane Campion
Written by
Laura Jones

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia
  • Television New ZealandNew Zealand
  • Hibiscus FilmsNew Zealand

Themes

authorbased on memoir or autobiographyinsane asyluminsanitymental institutionnew zealandteacherwoman director