THE PIANO (1993) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Jane Campion

Written by - Jane Campion

Starring - Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill

 

"A mute 19th century woman in New Zealand who is only able to express herself emotionally through her beloved piano, is married off to a patriarchal landowner. However, she experiences sexually awakening in an illiterate settler covered in Maori tattoos. Rightly recognised as an important work exploring the theme of feminism, this film also made a universally recognised talent out of director Jane Campion with its impressively elegant visual style and emotional brashness."

 

Period Drama, Australia/New Zealand/France