d. Jane Campion (New Zealand, 1990) 2h 38m

A rare opportunity to see the sophomore feature which catapulted renowned filmmaker Jane Campion to international acclaim in 35mm.  

An Angel at My Table is an immensely human and insightful portrait of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, chronicling her early childhood to years spent institutionalised, through escapades in Europe and ultimate journey to literary success. Frame’s work has always been synonymous with her mental health journey, reaching a critical peak just as she had been scheduled for a lobotomy.

Campion works to tease out the relationship between Frame’s creative brilliance and mental health challenges, with writing consistently a source of hope and freedom. Featuring a career-defining performance by Kerry Fox, An Angel at My Table subverts and redefines traditional representations of mental health and disability, offering a unique insight into an extraordinary and spirited creative mind.

This screening includes specially commissioned programme notes by writer Rose Ruane. You can read them here and collect a printed copy at the screening.