Jane Campion Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jane Campion.

Jane Campion is a highly acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker and screenwriter, known for her distinctive storytelling and intimate portrayals of complex female characters. Born on April 30, 1954, in Wellington, New Zealand, Campion's passion for cinema began at an early age and she went on to study anthropology and painting before pursuing a career in film.

Campion gained international recognition with her 1989 film "Sweetie," which earned her the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. She further solidified her reputation as a groundbreaking filmmaker with her 1993 film "The Piano," for which she became the first female director to receive the Cannes Palme d'Or and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.

Throughout her career, Campion has continued to challenge societal norms and explore complex themes such as sexuality, power dynamics, and the inner lives of women. Her filmography includes critically acclaimed works such as "An Angel at My Table" (1990), "Portrait of a Lady" (1996), and "Bright Star" (2009).

Jane Campion's work has received widespread acclaim and numerous awards, including multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs. She has made significant contributions to cinema, particularly in the realm of women's representation and storytelling. Campion's distinctive style and compelling narratives continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

With 'Bright Star' and with 'The Piano,' too, I felt a kind

With 'Bright Star' and with 'The Piano,' too, I felt a kind of sadness about it being in such a different era, because of my lack of experience with the era. And one of the ways I'd get over it is to remind myself that every film, even if it's contemporary, creates its own world.

Jane Campion

Experience

It's been such a deep and amazing journey for me, getting cl

It's been such a deep and amazing journey for me, getting close to John Keats, and also I love Shelley and Byron. I mean, the thing about the Romantic poets is that they've got the epitaph of romantic posthumously. They all died really young, and Keats, the youngest of them all.

Jane Campion

Amazing

And, I mean, I think poetry does need to be met to some exte

And, I mean, I think poetry does need to be met to some extent, especially, I guess, 19th century poetry, and for me, it's just been so worth the effort. It's like I'm planting a garden in my head.

Jane Campion

Poetry