An Angel at My Table (1990)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)

" The film was based on the biography by Janet Frame, An Angel at My Table is a spiritually-uplifting portrait of New Zealand poet and novelist Janet Frame. There is nothing more satisfying than having the luxury of watching a life unfold before your eyes, particularly one in which obstacles are overcome. An Angel at My Table celebrates the survival of an artistic soul and takes life-studies to new heights with its honesty, wisdom, and deep down joys. The film was a critical success, and no"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)

" The film was based on the biography by Janet Frame, An Angel at My Table is a spiritually-uplifting portrait of New Zealand poet and novelist Janet Frame. There is nothing more satisfying than having the luxury of watching a life unfold before your eyes, particularly one in which obstacles are overcome. An Angel at My Table celebrates the survival of an artistic soul and takes life-studies to new heights with its honesty, wisdom, and deep down joys. The film was a critical success, and no"

1001 Movies ... my own version (1990's) (100 movies items)

" Notes: Recently, I watched ‘Top of the Lake’ with my wife and even though it wasn’t really flawless, there was something quite spellbinding about this TV-show and it was a great reminder of why Jane Campion is (or at least used to be) one of the most interesting directors in the world. First of all, even though it was a critical success, I actually had a hard time to care for ‘Sweetie’, Campion’ s directing debut. However, this 2nd directing effort was just mind-blowing. I have to "

1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)

" Notes: Recently, I watched ‘Top of the Lake’ with my wife and even though it wasn’t really flawless, there was something quite spellbinding about this TV-show and it was a great reminder of why Jane Campion is (or at least used to be) one of the most interesting directors in the world. First of all, even though it was a critical success, I actually had a hard time to care for ‘Sweetie’, Campion’ s directing debut. However, this 2nd directing effort was just mind-blowing. I have to "

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30 From 90: My Favorite Films From 1990 (30 movies items)

"Based on three autobiograhical works of New Zealand's most popular author, An Angel At My Table follows the awkwardly turbulent life of Janet Frame. After being born an incredibly poor, awkward, chubby kid with a messy flop of red hair, Janet grew up to become an unmotivated teacher who ends up being misdiagnosed with severe schizophrenia. After eight years of institutionalized shock treatments, she is then scheduled for a partial lobotomy. However, just days before the procedure, Frame wins a m"