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Jane Campion
A visionary New Zealand filmmaker, Jane Campion crafts bold, visually striking stories that challenge societal norms through the eyes of fierce, outsider women.
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- Writer
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- Director
In short · Writing since 1982, 5 decades active, 31 credits, 3 Academy Award wins.
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- Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Director
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Directing
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
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Biography
Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion is a New Zealand filmmaker known for her work in women's cinema. Her films often examine themes of rebellion and include strong female protagonists who are typically outsiders in society. Campion is acknowledged as one of the leading female directors in the industry, noted for her distinctive storytelling and visual style.
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Director
16 credits
The Power of the Dog(2021)
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Bright Star(2009)
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8(2008)
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To Each His Own Cinema(2007)
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The Water Diary(2006)
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In the Cut(2003)
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Holy Smoke(1999)
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The Portrait of a Lady(1996)
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The Piano(1993)
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An Angel at My Table(1990)
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Sweetie(1989)
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2 Friends(1986)
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After Hours(1985)
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A Girl's Own Story(1984)
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Passionless Moments(1983)
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An Exercise in Discipline: Peel(1982)
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Awards & Nominations
3 wins · 3 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Won2021Oscar — Directing
- Nom2021Oscar — Best Picture
- Nom2021Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Won1993Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
- Nom1993Oscar — Directing
Golden Globe Awards
- Won2021Golden Globe — Best Director
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- Ritratti di cinemaSelf · 2025
- Nicole Kidman: Eyes Wide OpenSelf · 2023
- Jane Campion: The Cinema WomanSelf - Subject · 2022
- Directors on DirectorsSelf (1 Episode) · 2021
- The Legend of the Palme D'OrSelf · 2015
- From the Bottom of the LakeSelf · 2013
- Lino Miccichè, mio padre - Una visione del mondoSelf · 2013
- Une journée particulièreSelf · 2012
- The Story of Film: An OdysseySelf (1 Episode) · 2011
- Pierre Rissient: Man of CinemaSelf · 2007
- Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women's CinemaSelf · 2002
- The Story Of Film An OdysseySelf (1 Episode) · 2000
- Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s CinemaSelf · 2000
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