What is Angel at My Table about?

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.An Angel at My Table / Film synopsis

Is An Angel at My Table A true story?

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.

Did Janet Frame marry?

Born Janet Patterson Frame on August 28, 1924, in Dunedin, New Zealand; third of five children of Lottie Clarice Godfrey (a dental nurse and housemaid until her children were born) and George Samuel Frame (a railway worker); attended public school before entering Dunedin Training College for teachers and Otago …

Is there a book called An Angel at My Table?

With a heartfelt introduction from Jane Campion. Janet Frame brings the skill of an extraordinary novelist and poet to these vivid and haunting recollections. With a heartfelt introduction from Jane Campion.

Is An Angel at My Table on Netflix?

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Who plays Janet Frame?

Kerry Fox gained two stones (12.7kg) for her role as Janet Frame. She managed this by drinking liters of Coca-Cola, eating packets of chocolate biscuits and going on the pill.

Who is Jean Frame?

Janet Paterson Frame ONZ CBE (28 August 1924 – 29 January 2004) was a New Zealand author….Janet Frame.

Janet Frame ONZ CBE
Died 29 January 2004 (aged 79) Dunedin, New Zealand
Occupation Novelist, short story writer, essayist, poet
Language English
Genre Modernism, magic realism, postmodernism

What happened to Janet frames brother?

Her brother, Bruddie, whose epilepsy brought on episodes of violent rage increased by his father’s mockery, sought escape in alcohol. One afternoon when Janet was 13, her older sister, Myrtle, a strong swimmer, was discovered drowned in the Oamaru Public Baths.

Where Was An Angel at My Table filmed?

New Zealand
The movie was largely shot in New Zealand, with exteriors around Auckland, and interiors filmed at Morningside.

Who is Jean frame?

How old is Janet Frame?

79 years (1924–2004)Janet Frame / Age at death

What happened to Janet Frame teeth?

As a girl, Ms. Frame wrote poems as an escape from a dreary and emotionally barren upbringing. She was so socially withdrawn that she refused to see a dentist until her teeth reached a point of far decay. She trained at a teachers college but was ill-suited to the working world.

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