Drama ·History · Australia · 1990 · 2h 38m

An Angel at My Table

An Angel at My Table poster
Director
Jane Campion
Cast
Kerry Fox as Janet Frame Alexia Keogh as Janet Frame as a child Karen Fergusson as Janet Frame as a teenager Iris Churn as Mother Jessie Mune as Janet Frame as a baby Kevin J. Wilson as Father
Crew
Stuart Dryburgh — Director of Photography Veronika Jenet — Editor Don McGlashan — Original Music Composer Laura Jones — Screenplay Bridget Ikin — Producer Grant Major — Production Design
Tagline

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

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.

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Mood & Themes
insanitynew zealandinsane asylumteachermental institutionauthorbased on memoir or autobiographywoman director
Key Collaborators
Jane Campion Director Stuart Dryburgh Director of Photography Veronika Jenet Editor Don McGlashan Original Music Composer Laura Jones Screenplay Bridget Ikin Producer Grant Major Production Design Glenys Jackson Costume Design
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