Jane Campion Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“There are some things that are real, that you can see, that you can observe, like the moon, and grass and things. But for ideas to become real, they have to be played on your senses.”

“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.”

“Actual violence has no attraction for me at all.”

“As for how criticism of Keats' poetry relates to criticism of my own work, I'll leave that for others to decide.”

“But I think it's quite clear in my work that my orientation isn't political or doesn't come out of modern politics.”

“Because there is that sort of feeling that people don't know what to do with gaps in their lives. It's a scary notion, but actually, if you can stand in space just for a little while, a new door will open, or you'll be able to see in the dark after a while. You'll adjust.”

“I think I made good movies.”

“I think if it's interesting, it's interesting, and if it's not, it's not working.”

“I'm someone who loves to play. I make films so I can have fun with the characters.”

“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.”