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The Piano

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Original title

The Piano

Year

1993

Running time

121 min.

Country

New Zealand

Director

Jane Campion

Screenwriter

Jane Campion

Cast

Music

Michael Nyman

Cinematography

Stuart Dryburgh

Producer

Co-production New Zealand-France;

Ciby 2000, Jan Chapman Productions

Genre

Drama. Romance | Romantic Drama. 19th Century. Music. Disability

Synopsis

Set in 1851, a mute Scottish woman (Hunter) arrives in colonial New Zealand for an arranged marriage, with her precocious young daughter (Paquin) and beloved piano in tow. When her practical new husband (Neill) refuses to transport the piano to their home, the woman reluctantly agrees to a sexual relationship with a neighbor (Keitel) as a means of gaining access to the instrument.

Rankings Position

#4 Best New Zealand Movies

Awards: 1993: 3 Academy Awards: Best Actress (Hunter), Supp. Actress (Paquin) & Original Screenplay. 8 Nominations

1993: Golden Globe: Best Actress Drama (Holly Hunter). 6 Nominations

1993: 3 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress (Hunter), Prod. Design and Costume. 10 Nominations

1993: 2 Awards in el Cannes Film Festival: Palme d´Or (Golden Palm), Best Actress (Hunter)

1993: César: Best Foreign Language Picture

1993: National Board of Review: Best Actress (Holly Hunter)

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3 My Favorite Australian/New Zealand Movies (65)
26 Movies with an Incredible Soundtrack (OST) (378)
31 My Favorite Romantic Dramas (120)
50 Most Memorable Erotic Movies (29)
60 Movies with a Great Female Lead (53)
90 My Favorites from the 90s (95)

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