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
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the importance of prioritizing family over career.
In this quote, Jane Campion expresses a profound realization that fulfilling her role as a parent requires stepping back from her career to truly connect with her daughter. She acknowledges the significance of dedicating time to family, suggesting that personal relationships can often be more meaningful than professional achievements.
Themes
FamilyParentingCareerPrioritiesRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about work-life balance.
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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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