It's been such a deep and amazing journey for me, getting close to John Keats, and also I love Shelley and Byron. I mean, the thing about the Romantic poets is that they've got the epitaph of romantic posthumously. They all died really young, and Keats, the youngest of them all. Jane Campion amazebyronclose share on social
So many actors are not open in front of the camera - they have a persona. Jane Campion actorcamerafront Change image and share on social
If you start with a good idea, you can encapsulate it in a phrase and explain it. I like high-concept films. Everyone can get hold of it. I don't think there's any harm in that at all. Jane Campion conceptencapsulateexplain Change image and share on social
I think the whole tension about romanticism is the way it builds and builds, and the moment it's consummated, the tension's over. Jane Campion buildconsummatemoment Change image and share on social
I'm someone who loves to play. I make films so I can have fun with the characters. Jane Campion characterfilmfun Change image and share on social
For me, being a director is about watching, not about telling people what to do. Or maybe it's like being a mirror; if they didn't have me to look at, they wouldn't be able to put the make-up on. Jane Campion directormakemirror Change image and share on social
There was a big drive when I was at art school to make you aware of the economy of meaning - after all, this was still during the tail end of minimalism. Being responsible for everything you put in your picture, and being able to defend it. Keeping everything clear around you so you know what is operating. To open the wound and keep it clean. Jane Campion artawarebig share on social
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. Jane Campion daughterfeltmake share on social
'The Piano' ended up on television. Everything ends up there anyway. Jane Campion endpianotelevision Change image and share on social
If you read Keats's poems, they're often full of doubts and anxieties. They can be quite tough. Jane Campion anxietydoubtfull Change image and share on social