I would love to see more women directors because they represent half of the population and gave birth to the whole world. Without them the rest [of the world] are not getting to know the whole story.
Jane CampionRead
It's a luxury to be able to tell a long form story. I love novels, and I love to have a long relationship with characters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Storytelling allows for deep connections with characters over time.
Jane Campion expresses her appreciation for long-form storytelling, particularly through novels, where the depth and complexity of characters can be fully explored. This luxury of time spent in a narrative allows both the writer and the reader to develop a profound relationship with the characters, enriching the overall experience of the story.
Themes
StorytellingNovelsCharactersLuxuryRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a book club discussion, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of character development in literature.
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