# An Angel at My Table (1990)

> A poor and unconventional New Zealand girl survives social judgment and psychiatric confinement to find freedom through writing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1899

## Facts

- Runtime: 158 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Jane Campion
- Cast: Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson, Iris Churn, Jessie Mune, Kevin J. Wilson, Edith Campion, Francesca Collins
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099040/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, compassionate, reflective viewing, literary film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.

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