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Jane Campion

Jane Campion

Director & actor · born 30 April 1954 · Wellington, New Zealand

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.

Campion 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.

Where to start: The Piano (1993).

As director 20

As actor 14

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jane Campion movie?

By viewer score, The Piano (1993) at 7.4/10.

What are Jane Campion’s most popular movies?

The Power of the Dog, The Piano, Bright Star.

How many movies has Jane Campion made?

34 films on TMDB, 20 as director, 14 as actor.

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