I had this spooky psychological thing about 'The Piano' before it began, which was how everybody was going to go nuts on the set. Because a film tends to set up the way people are going to behave. Jane Campion beginbehavefilm Change image and share on social
I think women don't grow up with the harsh world of criticism that men grow up with, we are more sensitively treated, and when you first experience the world of film-making you have to develop a very tough skin. Jane Campion criticismdevelopexperience share on social
I can get very philosophical and ask the questions Keats was asking as a young guy. What are we here for? What's a soul? What's it all about? What is thinking about, imagination? Jane Campion guyimaginationkeats Change image and share on social
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. Jane Campion characterformlong Change image and share on social
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. Jane Campion evilgoodimportance Change image and share on social
My musical knowledge is so bad it's embarrassing. When composers discuss music with someone as primitive as myself, they have to talk about it in terms of senses and emotion, rather than keys and tempo. Jane Campion badcomposerdiscuss share on social
I have to admit that I had a lot of problems with poetry. Jane Campion admitlotpoetry Change image and share on social
And, I mean, I think poetry does need to be met to some extent, especially, I guess, 19th century poetry, and for me, it's just been so worth the effort. It's like I'm planting a garden in my head. Jane Campion 19thcenturyeffort Change image and share on social
I feel that directors at times are like the janitors on the set. I am the secretary, I am the organizer, I am the maid, and I ask if they have eaten or rested. The best things are always out of your control. It's those moments that surpass the imagination that are thrilling. Jane Campion controldirectoreat share on social
