Jane Campion
New Zealand filmmaker (born 1954)
Biography
Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker. She is one of the prominent female filmmakers in the history of cinema and women's, noted her works often with themes of feminism, sexuality, and tension between independence and submission. Her accolades include two Academy Awards and nominations of three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Campion's directorial debut was Two Friends. She is best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021). Her other films include An Angel at My Table (1990), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Holy Smoke! (1998), and Bright Star (2009). She co-created the television series Top of the Lake (2013) and its sequel, China Girl (2017).
Campion was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in the 2016 New Year Honours, for services to film.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Family
- Children
- Alice Englert
- Parents
- Richard CampionEdith Campion
Awards & honours (12)
- Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
- Palme d'Or
- Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- Carrosse d'or
- Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director
- Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
- Academy Award for Best Director
- Byron Kennedy Award
- honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction
Quick answers about Jane Campion
- How old is Jane Campion?
- Jane Campion is 72 years old (born April 30, 1954).
- When is Jane Campion's birthday?
- Jane Campion was born on April 30, 1954.
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- Jane Campion was born in Wellington.
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- Jane Campion's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Jane Campion is a citizen of New Zealand.
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- Jane Campion is known as screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer.
- How many children does Jane Campion have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Jane Campion.