Making Waves in a Man's World: Jane Campion's Women in 'The Piano' and 'Top of the Lake: China Girl'

Renowned for her cinematic masterpieces on both the big and small screen, Jane Campion continues to challenge societal preconceptions of women in film, on screen and off. Using two of her works as case studies, Sam van Zweden unpacks the political and artistic themes and preoccupations that provide a rich seam for this powerhouse writer/director.

Additional keywords:
feminism, matriarchy, women's stories, perspective, authenticity, strong female character, Holly Hunter, Ada Paquin, Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman.