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An Angel At My Table

With An Angel at My Table, Academy Awardwinning filmmaker Jane Campion brings to the screen the harrowing true-life story of Janet Frame, New Zealands 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 color and power of the New Zealand landscape, the film earned Campion a sweep of her countrys film awards and the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

"It is remarkable for its attention to detail, for its pure, striking and resonant images, and for its understanding of the full weight and value of human idiosyncracy." THE SPECTATOR

"...told with a clarity and simplicity that is quietly but completely absorbing. Yes, it is visually beautiful, and, yes, it is well-acted, but it doesn't call attention to its qualities. It tells its story calmly and with great attention to human detail and, watching it, I found myself drawn in with a rare intensity." ROGER EBERT