Jane Campion to Receive Prestigious Pardo d’Onore Manor at Locarno Film Festival
The award recognizes Campion's outstanding contributions to cinema, with a special ceremony scheduled for August 16, 2024.
- Jane Campion, acclaimed for her film 'The Power of the Dog,' will be honored with the Pardo d’Onore Manor at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.
- The festival will also feature 4K restorations of Campion’s films 'An Angel at My Table' and 'The Piano,' specially selected by the director.
- Campion is celebrated for her pioneering role in cinema, being the first woman to win the Palme d’Or and a two-time Oscar nominee for Best Director.
- The award has previously been given to notable filmmakers like Bernardo Bertolucci, Jean-Luc Godard, and Agnès Varda.
- Campion’s films, known for their complex portrayal of human conditions, continue to influence and inspire the film industry.