Jane Campion
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 30, 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand
- Active Years
- 1953–2026 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 85 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM.
Born: 30 April 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Profession: New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and director.
Themes: Rebellion, often featuring women in leading roles who are outsiders in society.
Filmography (Directing):
Sweetie (1989) - film debut.
An Angel at My Table (1990).
The Portrait of a Lady (1996).
Holy Smoke! (1998).
Bright Star (2009).
The Piano (1993).
The Power of the Dog (2021).
Awards/Recognition:
Two Academy Awards altogether.
Second of five women ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director.
First and only female filmmaker in history to receive the Palme d'Or.
Known credits: 60.
Draft 1: Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM is a New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and director born on April 30, 1954, in Wellington, New Zealand. She is known for directing films with themes of rebellion and featuring women in leading roles who are outsiders in society. Her film debut was Sweetie in 1989. Other directed works include An Angel at My Table, The Portrait of a Lady, Holy Smoke!, Bright Star, The Piano, and The Power of the Dog. Campion
Career overview
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Name: Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM.
Born: 30 April 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Profession: New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and director.
Themes: Rebellion, often featuring women in leading roles who are outsiders in society.
Significance: Prominent female filmmaker in women's cinema.
Film Debut: Sweetie (1989).
Directorial Works: An Angel at My Table (1990), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Holy Smoke! (1998), Bright Star (2009), The Piano (1993), The Power of the Dog (2021).
Awards/Achievements:
Two Academy Awards altogether.
Second of five women ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director.
First and only female filmmaker in history to receive the Palme d'Or (for directing).
Known Credits: 60.
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Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM is a New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and director born on April 30, 1954, in Wellington. She is recognized as a prominent female filmmaker in women's cinema. Her work often features themes of rebellion and frequently includes women in leading roles who act as outsiders in society.
Paragraph 2: Filmography and Directing Career.
Campion made her film debut with Sweetie in 1989. Her directorial career includes films such as 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).
Paragraph 3: Awards and Recognition.
Throughout her career, Campion has received two Academy Awards. She is the second of five women to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Additionally, she is the first and only female filmmaker in history to receive the Palme d'Or for directing.
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Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM is a New Zealand filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and director born on April 30, 1954, in Wellington. Regarded as a prominent female filmmaker in women's cinema, her work often explores themes of rebellion and features women in leading roles who are outsiders in society.
Campion made her film debut with Sweetie in 1989. Her filmography includes directing An Angel at My Table in 1990, The Portrait of a Lady in 1996, Holy Smoke! in 1998, and Bright Star in 2009. She is notably recognized for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films The Piano in 1993 and The Power of the Dog in 2021.
In terms of industry recognition, Campion has received two Academy Awards. She holds the distinction of being the second of five women ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Furthermore, she is the first and only female filmmaker in history to receive the Palme d'Or for directing.
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Full Filmography
85 titles- Big Girls Don't Cry (2026) Executive Producer
- The Natural State (2026) Executive Producer
- In Conversation with Jack Maurer (2026) Executive Producer
- The Brightness (2025) Executive Producer
- Lion Rock (2025) Executive Producer
- Ritratti di cinema (2025) as Self
- Citizen B (2025) as Self
- The Rooster (2024) Thanks
- Bad Behaviour (2023) as Doctor
- Typist Artist Pirate King (2023) Executive Producer
- Mostra, Venise (2022) as Self
- Behind the Scenes with Jane Campion (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Behind the Scenes with Jane Campion (2022) Executive Producer
- Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman (2022) as Herself
- Reframing the West: Behind the Scenes of Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (2022)
- Directors on Directors (2021) as Self
- The Power of the Dog (2021) Producer
- The Power of the Dog (2021) Writer
- The Power of the Dog (2021) Director
- Short Cuts: The Piano (2021) Original Film Writer
- Esther's Choice (2020) Thanks
- They (2018) Executive Producer
- 'The Piano': 25 Years On (2018) as Self
- Family Happiness (2017) Executive Producer
- Xavier Dolan: Bound to Impossible (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Legend of the Palme d'Or (2015) as Self
- Florence Has Left the Building (2014) Thanks
- Top of the Lake (2013) Executive Producer
- Top of the Lake (2013) Writer
- Top of the Lake (2013) Director
- Top of the Lake (2013) Creator
- From the Bottom of the Lake (2013) as herself
- A Special Day (2012) as Self
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- Sleeping Beauty (2011) Thanks
- Bright Star (2009) Writer
- Bright Star (2009) Director
- 8 (2008) Director
- 8 (2008) Writer
- To Each His Own Cinema (2007) Director
- The Lady Bug (2007) Director
- The Water Diary (2006) Director
- The Water Diary (2006) Writer
- Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2006) Producer
- Le court des grands (2005) Director
- In the Cut (2003) Director
- In the Cut (2003) Screenplay
- The Making of 'An Angel at My Table' (2002) as Self
- Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema (2000) as Self
- Holy Smoke (1999) Screenplay
- Holy Smoke (1999) Director
- Soft Fruit (1999) Executive Producer
- Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady (1997) as Self
- The Portrait of a Lady (1996) Director
- Cinefile: Reel Women (1995) as Self
- The Piano (1993) Director
- The Piano (1993) Writer
- Inside 'The Piano' (1993) as Self
- An Angel at My Table (1990) Director
- The Audition (1990) as Daughter
- Sweetie (1989) Director
- Sweetie (1989) Screenplay
- Sweetie (1989) Casting
- Sweetie (1989) Original Story
- Jane Campion: The Film School Years (1989) as Self
- Two Friends (1986) Director
- After Hours (1985) Director
- After Hours (1985) Screenplay
- After Hours (1985) Camera Operator
- A Girl's Own Story (1984) Director
- A Girl's Own Story (1984) Writer
- Mishaps of Seduction and Conquest (1984) Director
- Mishaps of Seduction and Conquest (1984) Writer
- Getting Wet (1984) First Assistant Director
- Peel (1983) Director
- Peel (1983) Editor
- Peel (1983) Writer
- Passionless Moments (1983) Director
- Passionless Moments (1983) Director of Photography
- Passionless Moments (1983) Camera Operator
- Passionless Moments (1983) Writers' Assistant
- Passionless Moments (1983) Producer
- Tissues (1980) Director
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jane Campion best known for?
Jane Campion is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big Girls Don't Cry (2026), In Conversation with Jack Maurer (2026), The Rooster (2024), Bad Behaviour (2023).
When and where was Jane Campion born?
Jane Campion was born on April 30, 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand.
How many credits does Jane Campion have?
Jane Campion has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Jane Campion (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc. No markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points. Original, neutral, encyclopedic...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 0
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self — aged about 19
- Behind the Scenes with Jane Campion (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice) — aged about 68
- Bad Behaviour (2023) as Doctor — aged about 69
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