Edition |
[Widescreen]. |
Description |
1 videodisc (158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (35 pages). |
Series |
Criterion collection ; 301 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 301.
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System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 stereo. |
Note |
Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame. |
Cast |
Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson, Iris Churn, Kevin J. Wilson. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Stuart Dryburgh ; editor, Veronika Haussler ; music, Don McGlashan. |
Note |
Originally released in 1989. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
Summary |
The 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, literary fame. |
Note |
Special features: new high-definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring Jane Campion, Stuart Dryburgh and Kerry Fox; a documentary about the making; theatrical trailer; "My Say", an audio interview with Janet Frame from 1983; deleted scenes; stills gallery; a new essay by film critic Amy Taubin and reprinted excerpts from Frame's autobiography. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Frame, Janet -- Drama.
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Authors, New Zealand -- 20th century -- Biography -- Drama.
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Women authors -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Biographical films.
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Added Author |
Campion, Jane, 1954-
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Jones, Laura, 1951-
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Fox, Kerry.
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Frame, Janet
An autobiography.
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Hibiscus Films.
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New Zealand Film Commission.
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Television New Zealand.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Channel Four Films (Firm)
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Fine Line Features.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Added Title |
My say
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ISBN |
1559409592 |
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9781559409599 |
Standard No. |
715515016124 |
Music No. |
CC1611D Criterion Collection |
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