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An Angel at My Table
"Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame"
1990 • 2h 38m • ★ 7.0 (180 votes) Released
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.
Director
Jane Campion
Screenplay
Laura Jones
Rating
7.0
Runtime
158 min
Production
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Television New Zealand
Channel Four Films Hibiscus Films
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Keywords
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