Age: 72
female
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. 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.
Jane Campion
Director
for Director in Stevenson: The Wanderer of Words
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In this captivating miniseries, "Stevenson: The Wanderer of Words", we explore the extraordinary life of Robert Louis Stevenson, the beloved 19th-century author of Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the series delves into Stevenson's struggle with chronic illness, his turbulent relationship with his family, and his insatiable desire to travel the world. Each episode of this richly textured narrative will peel back the layers of Stevenson's life- his rebellious youth, his stormy love affair and marriage to Fanny Osbourne, and his journey across Europe, America, and the South Pacific. The series also intertwines his battle with tuberculosis, juxtaposed against the enduring power of his imagination that brought timeless characters to life. Through vivid landscapes, personal sacrifices, and the complexities of creativity, we witness the evolution of an ordinary man into an iconic literary figure. While anchored in historical drama, the miniseries offers a modern resonance, exploring themes of identity, the price of genius, and the quest for freedom, making Stevenson's story both timeless and deeply human.
