An Angel At My Table


The New Zealand Film Commission Collection


 

Director
Jane Campion

Cast 
Kerry Fox
Alexia Keogh
Karen Fergusson     

Jane Campion brings to the screen the harrowing true-life story of Janet Frame, New Zealand's most distinguished author. The film follows Frame along her inspiring journey, from a poverty-stricken childhood to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia and electroshock therapy, to finally, international literary fame.

Beautifully capturing the colour and power of the New Zealand landscape, the film earned Campion a sweep of her country's film awards and the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

English | 1990 | 158 mins