Performers are so vulnerable. They're frightened of humiliation, sure their work will be crap. I try to make an environment where it's warm, where it's OK to fail - a kind of home, I suppose.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jane Campion emphasizes the importance of women directors in storytelling, as they provide unique perspectives that are essential to understanding the full human experience.
In this quote, Jane Campion advocates for greater representation of women directors in film and media, arguing that their voices are crucial in conveying the richness of diverse stories. By stating that women make up half of the population and 'gave birth to the whole world,' she underscores the significance of female perspectives in art, suggesting that without their contributions, the narrative remains incomplete and one-dimensional.
Themes
WomenDirectorsRepresentationStorytellingPerspectives
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on gender equality in cinema, one might quote this to emphasize the need for more female filmmakers.
More from Jane Campion
All quotes →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.
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To deny women directors, as I suspect is happening in the States, is to deny the feminine vision.
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What I have learned from my work up to now, is to try to be open, but also protect myself by not letting the good and the evil get too much importance.
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One of the things we learn in movies directed by men is what the 'fantasy woman' is. What we learn in movies directed by women is what real women are about. I don't think that men see things wrong and women right, just that we do see things differently.
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I had a daughter who was 9 years old and I had the feeling I wasn't going to be a real parent if I didn't quit making movies for a while and spend time with her. I also felt that I'd made enough movies and said what I had to say at the time.
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