The Piano ( Blu-ray )
Ada (Holly Hunter), her nine-year-old daughter (Anna Paquin) and her piano arrive to an arranged marriage in nineteenth century New Zealand in this Palme d'Or winning production. Oscars for Best Actress, Supporting Actress and Screenplay. Also features solid performances from Harvey Keitel and Sam Neill.
Year: 1993
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, New Zealand Film, Cannes - Palme d'Or, Best of the 1990s, Disabilities, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Blu-ray Discs
Country: Australia, France
Director: Jane Campion
Starring: Anna Paquin, Genevieve Lemon, Harvey Keitel, Holly Hunter, Sam Neill, Kerry Walker
Duration: 116 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sex scenes.
7.6/10
Location in store: Alice's 500 Greatest Films
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