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An Angel at My Table (1990)

★ 7.4R158 minDirector: Jane Campion

1990 film by Jane Campion

An Angel at My Table is a 1990 biographical drama film directed by Jane Campion. The film is based on Janet Frame's three autobiographies, To the Is-Land (1982), An Angel at My Table (1984), and The Envoy from Mirror City (1984). The film was very well received. It premiered at the 47th Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Grand Jury Prize, before going on to win the International Critics' Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and several awards, including Best Film, at the New Zealand Film and Television awards.

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What is An Angel at My Table about?
An Angel at My Table (1990) — In 1920s and 1930s New Zealand, Janet Frame grows up in a poor family with lots of brothers and sisters. Already at an early age she is different from the other kids. She gets an education as a teacher but since she is considered abnormal she stays at a mental institution for eig
Is An Angel at My Table based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is An Angel at My Table scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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