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Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker. Best known for her feature films with themes of rebellion and often focused on women in leading roles who are outsiders in society, Campion is regarded as one of the prominent female filmmakers in women's cinema. Campion's directorial debut was Sweetie. 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). 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 and a Directors Guild of America Award, and nominations of 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.

Quick facts about Jane Campion

  • Full name: Jane Campion
  • Born: 1954-04-30
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q230448

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Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker.

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Jane Campion was born on 1954-04-30.

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