An Angel at My Table

"Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame"

1990 2h 38m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 195

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Synopsis

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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.

“Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame”

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Cast

Kerry Fox
Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh
Janet Frame as a child
Karen Fergusson
Janet Frame as a teenager
Iris Churn
Mother
Jessie Mune
Janet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. Wilson
Father
Edith Campion
Miss Lindsay
Francesca Collins
Baby Jane

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jane Campion
Writers: Janet Frame, Laura Jones
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: Australia, New Zealand

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 158 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, New Zealand.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jane Campion, shot by Stuart Dryburgh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Don McGlashan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Veronika Jenet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kerry Fox and Alexia Keogh and Karen Fergusson carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Jane Campion directs. Stuart Dryburgh behind the camera. Don McGlashan scores. Veronika Jenet cuts. Produced in Australia, New Zealand. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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1Clocks in at 158 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
4International production across 2 countries: Australia, New Zealand.
5Directed by Jane Campion, shot by Stuart Dryburgh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Don McGlashan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Veronika Jenet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Kerry Fox and Alexia Keogh and Karen Fergusson carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame".
10IMDB entry: tt0099040 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 8 themes, including "insanity", "new zealand", "insane asylum", "teacher".