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Jane Campion

Jane Campion

Known For Directing
Birthday Apr 30, 1954 (71)
Birthplace Wellington, New Zealand
Popularity 0.8 (history)
Updated Dec 21, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker. Best known for her feature films with themes of rebellion and often featuring women in leading roles who are outsiders in society, Campion is regarded as one of the prominent female filmmakers in women's cinema. Campi ... on made her film debut in Sweetie (1989) and continues to direct feminist films, including An Angel at My Table (1990), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Holy Smoke! (1998), and Bright Star (2009). She is best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021), for which she has received two Academy Awards altogether. She also co-created the television series Top of the Lake (2013) and received numerous Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Palme d'Or (both feature and short), a Silver Lion award, a Directors Guild of America Award, and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards. Campion was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in the 2016 New Year Honours, for services to film. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Campion, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Filmography

Bad Behaviour

Bad Behaviour

2023

as Doctor

Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion

Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion

2022

as Narrator (voice)

The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog

2021

Writer

Esther's Choice

Esther's Choice

2020

Thanks

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

2011

Thanks

Bright Star

Bright Star

2009

Writer

The Water Diary

The Water Diary

2006

Writer

In the Cut

In the Cut

2003

Screenplay

Holy Smoke

Holy Smoke

1999

Screenplay

The Piano

The Piano

1993

Screenplay

Sweetie

Sweetie

1989

Original Story, Casting, Screenplay

After Hours

After Hours

1985

Screenplay

A Girl's Own Story

A Girl's Own Story

1984

Writer

Getting Wet

Getting Wet

1984

First Assistant Director

Passionless Moments

Passionless Moments

1983

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Writers' Assistant

Peel

Peel

1982

Editor, Writer

The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog

2021

Director

Bright Star

Bright Star

2009

Director

The Water Diary

The Water Diary

2006

Director

In the Cut

In the Cut

2003

Director

Holy Smoke

Holy Smoke

1999

Director

The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady

1996

Director

The Piano

The Piano

1993

Director

An Angel at My Table

An Angel at My Table

1990

Director

Sweetie

Sweetie

1989

Director

Two Friends

Two Friends

1986

Director

After Hours

After Hours

1985

Director

A Girl's Own Story

A Girl's Own Story

1984

Director

Passionless Moments

Passionless Moments

1983

Director

Peel

Peel

1982

Director

Typist Artist Pirate King

Typist Artist Pirate King

2023

Executive Producer

Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion

Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion

2022

Executive Producer

The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog

2021

Producer

They

They

2018

Executive Producer

Family Happiness

Family Happiness

2017

Executive Producer

Soft Fruit

Soft Fruit

1999

Executive Producer

Passionless Moments

Passionless Moments

1983

Producer

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Academy Awards Best Director The Golden Age of the Piano Nominated
Berlin International Film Festival Best Director The Golden Age of the Piano Nominated
BAFTA Awards Best Director The Golden Age of the Piano Nominated
Berlin International Film Festival Best Director The Piano Won
Venice Film Festival Best Director The Piano Won
BAFTA Awards Best Director The Power of the Dog Won
Golden Globes Best Director The Power of the Dog Won
Television Credits

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The Story of Film: An Odyssey

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 03, 2011

Mostra, Venise

as Self - "Tapis Rouge" Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 01, 2022

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Variety Studio: Directors on Directors

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 03, 2021

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 02, 1973

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