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Genevieve Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos

A young woman's life is torn apart by the sudden intrusion of her mentally disturbed sister.

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R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Jane Campion

Release Date: September 10, 1989

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DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006

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Flixster Reviews (71)

  • awkoppenberg
    September 29, 2009
    awkoppenberg
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  • bucusuz
    April 1, 2009
    bucusuz
    izlemek istiyorum ama bulamadim.
  • spiralrayonshorts
    March 2, 2009
    spiralrayonshorts
    Not only dreadfully boring but just badly acted.
  • sleepykiss
    January 26, 2009
    sleepykiss
    JCampions (The Piano) debut feature. Explores the subtle, yet devastating effects of mental illness on family structure. And just when does eccentricity turn into madness? A unique film.
  • NoirChick
    September 2, 2008
    NoirChick
    Difficult film, but worthwhile.
  • Phonex
    July 8, 2008
    Phonex
    Jane Campion is Australasia's leading auteur director. As recipient of the Palme d'Or (1993), the Silver Lion (1990) and an Academy Award (1994), she is also one of the most successful female directors in the world. (1) These statements are not made innocently. They are intended ...( read more)to draw attention to issues of nationality, of auteurism and art cinema, and of gender. In relation to these issues, Jane Campion is the subject of extensive critical discussion. The Piano (1993) ? her most successful film, both critically and commercially ? was the catalyst for debates about what constitutes 'national cinema' and 'women's cinema'. In the case of the former, the genesis of the film and the mix of creative personnel involved proved problematic: the film was funded by a French company, Ciby 2000; the script ? developed with Australian government funding through the Australian Film Commission ? was set in New Zealand; the director was New Zealand-born but Australian-trained; it was produced by an Australian (Jan Chapman); the stars were two Americans (Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel) and one New Zealander (Anna Paquin); and it was filmed on location using a New Zealand crew and local extras. (2) In discussions focusing on the nature of The Piano as 'women's cinema', some praised the film for its exploration of female desire and sensibility, while others criticised it for aestheticising female masochism and presenting a universalising view of femininity at the expense of New Zealand's indigenous population. (3) The Piano also exemplified the changes in art cinema during the 1990s, with the rise of the 'crossover' film. (4) It powerfully demonstrated the potential for art cinema to cross over into mainstream awareness and commercial success, with its unprecedented box office takings and several Oscar nominations (winning Best Original Screenplay for Campion, Best Actress for Holly Hunter and Best Supporting Actress for Anna Paquin). (5)
  • MangoChutChut
    April 2, 2008
    MangoChutChut
    I woulda seen this if it were a comedy.
  • omikan27
    November 11, 2006
    omikan27
    For days afterward, you'll ask yourself, "Am I that crazy?"
  • djmccord
    May 4, 2006
    djmccord
    Didn't know I could love a film this much!

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