Jane Campion

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Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born (1954-04-30)April 30, 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker whose accolades include two Academy Awards. From a feminist perspective, her films often explore themes such as female desire, sexuality, autonomy, and artistic expression, often portraying women’s pursuit of freedom and independence through their conflicts with patriarchy and tradition. Campion is best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films The Piano (1993), which earned her the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and The Power of the Dog (2021), which earned her the Academy Award for Best Director, becoming only the third (and, as of 2026, the last) woman to win the award (after Kathryn Bigelow and Chloé Zhao). Her other films include An Angel at My Table (1990), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), and Bright Star (2009). She co-created the television series Top of the Lake (2013-2017). Campion was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in the...

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