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Jane Campion: Interviews

Jane Campion: Interviews is a collection of conversations with the renowned director, providing insights into her work and the development of her films. more

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Jane Campion
Jane Campion

Jane Campion is a New Zealand screenwriter and director known for her distinctive female perspective and profound understanding of the art of film. Born on April 30, 1954, she has been active in the film industry since the 1980s. Campion gained international acclaim with her film 'The Piano,' which won multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director, making her the first woman to receive this honor. more

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“Well, I think there was a time when I first started that there was such a thing called 'a woman's film' and there were certain scripts that women would make. But I think that's changed a lot now. I think that if a woman director walks into a room with a script, it doesn't really matter what the subject matter is, or the genre is, so long as the financiers feel that the woman has the skills to make the film.”