Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman(2022)

Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman is a documentary portrait of the pioneering filmmaker who became the first woman to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1993. Director Julie Bertuccelli traces Campion's remarkable journey with precision and warmth, capturing both her artistic vision and personal resilience. The film explores how this New Zealand director broke through industry barriers to create groundbreaking work in cinema, from her early shorts to her acclaimed features like The Piano. Bertuccelli's approach balances admiration with candid insight, revealing the determination and creative courage that defined Campion's career. The documentary celebrates not just her historic achievement but her lasting influence on filmmaking and her role in opening doors for women in an industry that had long excluded them.