An Angel At My Table (1990)

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Starring:

Kerry Fox | Alexia Keogh | Karen Fergusson | Iris Churn

Director:

Jane Campion

Genres:

Arthouse | Drama | World Cinema

Languages:

English

Reviews:

4 reviews

This sprawling, detailed film by Jane Campion tells the true story of Janet Frame, a painfully sensitive girl who managed to escape a dreary rural upbringing and eight years in a mental hospital to become New Zealand's premier poet. The film unfolds as a trilogy, with each section based on a different Frame autobiography. "To the Is-Land" chronicles her childhood and awkward teenage years. "An Angel at My Table" focuses on her time as a teacher and her horrifying mental institution experience. "The Envoy from Mirror City" finds Frame an emerging, critically lauded writer traveling on a grant in Europe and finding love for the first time. This acclaimed film debuted on New Zealand TV as a miniseries and was later edited for feature-length release internationally.

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nuala from Wicklow, 05 Sep 2008

Oh, I just loved this little gem! You may not have the patience for such an insightful, sensitive, refreshing and enlightening film. I found myself 'googling' the subject's poetry and writings. You shouldn't miss this true-life story - one in a million.

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Quite Interesting

Caroline from Laois, 23 Apr 2008

Saw this many many years ago and did not know who she was at the time. Found the film very watchable but sometimes a little explicit at times but it's a true story so some gory details will come out. Having said that, it's a very engaging film and I would watch it again.

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An Angel At My Table

Pol from donegal, 14 May 2009

I enjoyed this movie. It's beautifully shot and really well acted. However, it does require patience and isn't exactly a bundle of laughs. If you like Mike Leigh movies this could be for you.

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An Angel At My Table

Marguerite from Cork, 03 Nov 2007

I was disappointed with this film - too slow moving - lost interest fairly early on in the film.

1 people out of 2 found this review helpful