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The Piano

By Jane Campion

1993

Drama

2h01

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8.0/10

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7.5/10

Synopsis

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.

Community Reviews

Viewers find 'The Piano' a deeply moving and visually stunning film, marked by strong performances and a haunting score. The narrative, centered around a mute woman's struggle for autonomy against patriarchal oppression, resonates with themes of love, coercion, and self-expression through music. While many appreciate the film's poetic and metaphorical storytelling, others are disturbed by its portrayal of sexual aggression and the romanticization of problematic relationships.

👍 Haunting score and powerful performances.

👎 Disturbing themes of sexual aggression.

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Reviews and Comments

1 reviews
Célia Bisdorff
Céliarated ★ 7/10
November 16, 2025

Casting

Jane Campion

Jane Campion

Director

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Ada McGrath

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

George Baines

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Stewart

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Flora

KE

Kerry Walker

Tante Morag

Genevieve Lemon

Genevieve Lemon

Nessie

TU

Tungia Baker

Hira

IA

Ian Mune

Révérend

PE

Peter Dennett

TE

Te Whatanui Skipwith

Chef Nihe

PE

Pete Smith (II)

Hone

BR

Bruce Allpress

Blind Piano Tuner

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Mana

Rose McIver

Rose McIver

Angel

MA

Mahina Tunui

Mère

CA

Carla Rupuha

Heni

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