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An Angel at My Table

An Angel at My Table

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

19907.02h 38m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jane Campion
Written by Janet Frame, Laura Jones
Produced by Bridget Ikin
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Top Cast

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Janet Frame

Alexia Keogh

Alexia Keogh

Janet Frame as a child

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Karen Fergusson

Janet Frame as a teenager

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Iris Churn

Mother

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Jessie Mune

Janet Frame as a baby

Kevin J. Wilson

Kevin J. Wilson

Father

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Edith Campion

Miss Lindsay

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Francesca Collins

Baby Jane

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Melina Bernecker

Myrtle

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Mark Morrison

Bruddie Frame as child

Themes & Keywords

insanitynew zealandinsane asylumteachermental institutionauthorbased on memoir or autobiographywoman director

About An Angel at My Table

An Angel at My Table is a drama film released in 1990 exploring themes of insanity, new zealand, insane asylum, teacher, mental institution, author. Directed by Jane Campion, it stars Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson. 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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