Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman

Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker whose accolades include two Academy Awards and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards. Recurring themes in her films include feminism, sexuality, and the tension between independence and submission. Campion's directorial debut was the television film Two Friends. She 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. 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). Campion was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in the 2016 New Year Honours, for her services to film.