The Power of the Dog director Jane Campion finally spoke out about her Netflix film that got snubbed at the 2022 Oscars. It has been some time since this year’s Academy Awards in March, but now we have Jane Campion’s opinions as she recently talked to BBC. In her interview, she brought up how Netflix’s involvement was crucial to the film’s creation and noted her thoughts on the Academy’s decision to choose CODA for Best Picture.
Jane Campion mentions if she had a future project to bring to Netflix, “I don’t think it would be hard for me if I wanted to do something because I’ve established a relationship, and they’re incredibly loyal.”
The Power of the Dog director continues to talk to BBC about how vital Netflix was in making her film.
“The film couldn’t have been made without them [Netflix] because we took it to the market, and there were several different people interested. But we had budgeted the cost of it, and the only people that were willing to go near that was Netflix.”
Jane Campion’s The Power of The Dog at This Years Oscars
The Power of the Dog was nominated for twelve Academy Awards at this year’s ceremony. The Oscar-nominated Netflix film ended up taking home only one Academy Award, which Jane Campion won herself as Best Director. The Power of the Dog was also nominated for Best Picture. It seemed like a possibility for Best Picture at the Oscars after winning many awards, including that title at this year’s BAFTA’s. The Power of the Dog ended up losing Best Picture at the Oscars to the moving film CODA, about a hearing child in a family of deaf adults.
As BBC wrote, director Jane Campion’s response to CODA’s sweep was diplomatic. Campion went on to say the following about it,
