My chosen topic is women and film with a specific look at the treatment of women directors using a case study on Jane Campion.
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Question 2 My chosen topic is women and film with a specific look at the treatment of women directors using a case study on Jane Campion. My findings in this topic came about as a direct result of the research process. I found out that the treatment of Women directors has long been debated. Looking at the difficulties surrounding them such as stereotypes, finance and recognition, my research revealed to me the changing views on women directors are more complicated then I anticipated. To begin with, I looked at the general treatment of women directors. It has never been easy for women directors to break into the world of film. Sue Harper (Women in British cinema) explains 'in the 1930's, women experienced extreme difficulty breaking into the technical side of production, and also the union. Although the few that did found that they dare not be less then the best man'....

