The Piano

The Piano

A romantic drama tonight, a wonderful and intense romantic drama, The Piano. It speaks of possession, desire, a controlling husband, and what one is driven to do when they are not “reciprocated”… One of the most beautiful soundtracks ever composed, the stunning New Zealand (where it was filmed), magnificent costumes, and an excellent cast make this a timeless masterpiece… Here is the link to THE HEART ASKS PLEASURE FIRST, one of those pieces of music that literally breaks my heart.

CURIOSITIES

In the Room with Oscar

Anna Paquin keeps her Oscar for *The Piano* in a wardrobe in her bedroom, so that when friends visit, they don’t see it and don’t feel compelled to comment on it every time.

Technical Specifications

Filmed in: 35 mm. Projected in: 35 mm. Aspect ratio: 1.85:1. Color: in color. Audio format: Dolby. Original language: English, British Sign Language, and Maori.

Locations

The film’s exterior shots – all in tones of mud, black sand beaches, and dense bushes – were assembled by blending various New Zealand landscapes. The location manager discussed the dramatic nuances of the vegetation with the director for hours.

Holly Hunter

She hired a sign language interpreter to help her create her own language for her role in *The Piano* (1993). She started playing the piano at the age of 9. In *The Piano*, she plays the piano herself.