‘Broken,mysterious,wounded,angry’:The artist who changed me

‘Broken,mysterious,wounded,angry’:The artist who changed me

Oscar-winning film director Jane Campion on the woman who has inspired her work,and life.

  • byJane Campion

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‘I love that kind of brutal honesty’:Jennifer Connelly embraces her bad side

‘I love that kind of brutal honesty’:Jennifer Connelly embraces her bad side

The Oscar-winning actress throws herself into the role of an unhinged mother in Bad Behaviour,the debut feature from Jane Campion’s daughter,Alice Englert.

  • byKarl Quinn
‘A severe case of nepotism’:Alice Englert’s journey from ‘film brat’ to filmmaker

‘A severe case of nepotism’:Alice Englert’s journey from ‘film brat’ to filmmaker

She grew up on the sets of her mother Jane Campion’s films,before falling into a successful acting career. Now she has her debut feature Bad Behaviour premiering at the Sydney Film Festival.

  • byRobert Moran
From the Archives,1993:Campion’s Piano a Cannes success

From the Archives,1993:Campion’s Piano a Cannes success

In 1993,‘The Piano’ became the first Australian film to win the Palme d’Or while New Zealand-born Jane Campion became the first woman director to win the prize.

  • byLynden Barber andAgencies
‘Please don’t catch anyone’s eye’,and other Campion film-set rules

‘Please don’t catch anyone’s eye’,and other Campion film-set rules

Some film school teachers had “no great belief or hope” in Jane Campion. Two Oscars later ...

  • byKonrad Marshall
Trailer:Jane Campion - Her Way
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Trailer:Jane Campion - Her Way

See a retrospective of films by pioneering filmmaker Jane Campion at the 70th Sydney Film Festival.

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‘We have our own voice’:Australian Oscar-winner who filmed Dune on backing local storytelling

‘We have our own voice’:Australian Oscar-winner who filmed Dune on backing local storytelling

The cinematographer talks about winning gold,his fanboy film life and the slap that was heard around the world.

  • byMichael Idato
From most-nominated to shut out:What happened to The Power of the Dog?

From most-nominated to shut out:What happened to The Power of the Dog?

Other than Jane Campion’s well-deserved win for best director,the acclaimed western did not win another award.

  • byGarry Maddox
Jane Campion wins best director but CODA grabs the limelight – and Will Smith the headlines

Jane Campion wins best director but CODA grabs the limelight – and Will Smith the headlines

The Power of the Dog was tipped out by a heartwarming comic drama about a hearing teenager in a deaf family.

  • byGarry Maddox
‘Bigger than Ben-Hur’:why movies are getting longer ... and longer

‘Bigger than Ben-Hur’:why movies are getting longer ... and longer

Ever wondered why movies no longer run for 90 or 100 minutes? This year’s Oscars also boasts a number of bloated best picture contenders.

  • byGarry Maddox
Why you should watch The Power of the Dog – even if you hate westerns

Why you should watch The Power of the Dog – even if you hate westerns

Here’s why Jane Campion’s Oscars contender should be seen by everybody ahead of Monday’s awards.

  • byBillie Eder