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1993 · 120 min · R

The Piano

Directed by Jane Campion · Drama, Romance

The Piano (1993) is a Drama film, directed by Jane Campion set in New Zealand during the 1800s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession, identity, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Michael Nyman
Cinematography
Stuart Dryburgh
Cast
Holly HunterHarvey KeitelSam NeillAnna PaquinCliff CurtisKerry WalkerIan MuneGeneviève Lemon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Zealand
When

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionIdentityIsolation
Tone
MelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction