An Angel at My Table
Directed by:
Jane CampionScreenplay:
Laura JonesCinematography:
Stuart DryburghComposer:
Don McGlashanCast:
Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson, Brenda Kendall, Willa O'Neill, Alison Bruce, Edith Campion, Martyn Sanderson, Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Needham (more)VOD (1)
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The true story of one of our century's most gifted writers, An Angel at my Table chronicles the life and extraordinary time of Janet Frame (portrayed by award-winner, Kerry Fox). Born in the 1920s, Janet's early years of fairy tales and schoolgirl pranks were tempered by family tragedy. She retained her beloved books and began to write poetry and short stories. As the years passed her talent grew and so did the challenges to her unique and inspired vision. Her enormous gift for storytelling sustained her through these dark times, finally bringing her the success and happiness she so desperately wanted and deserved. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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Let's be honest and point out that modern New Zealand literature is not a very prominent topic in the Czech Republic. Janet Frame's books have not yet been translated, but that makes it all the more enjoyable to listen to her film biography. Jane Campion's finesse and refined taste take us through three chapters of her life, which has everything - anchoring in her family, growing up, the many missteps of the 20th century in a nutshell, and above it all, her faith in people. I'm very glad I wandered into the Kiwi Film Fest.
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A beautiful and elegant film. The story is divided into three parts, the second of which, set mostly in a mental hospital, is truly gripping. I have some reservations with they other parts, they are tedious. The whole film could easily fit into two hours without the story suffering.
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