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The Piano (1993)

Original title: the piano
Production: Australia, France, Nuova Zelanda|121 min
Dramatic, Romantic
Poster of movie The Piano
a mute woman is sent to 1850s new zealand along with her young daughter and prized piano for an arranged marriage to a wealthy landowner, but is soon lusted after by a local worker on the plantation.

Festivals and awards

Oscar 1994 - logo Oscar migliore sceneggiatura originale
Assigned to: Jane Campion
Oscar 1994 - logo Oscar miglior attrice
Assigned to: Holly Hunter
Oscar 1994 - logo Oscar miglior attrice non protagonista
Assigned to: Anna Paquin
Golden Globe 1994 - logo Golden Globe migliore attrice in film drammatico
Assigned to: Holly Hunter
Cannes Festival 1993 - logo Cannes Festival Palma d'oro
Assigned to: Jan Chapman
Cannes Festival 1993 - logo Cannes Festival Prix d'interprétation féminine
Assigned to: Holly Hunter
César 1994 - logo César Meilleur film étranger
Bafta 1994 - logo Bafta BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Assigned to: Holly Hunter
Bafta 1994 - logo Bafta Migliori costumi
Assigned to: Janet Patterson
Bafta 1994 - logo Bafta Migliore scenografia
Assigned to: Andrew Mcalpine
Oscar 1994 - nomination Migliore film
Assigned to: Jan Chapman
Oscar 1994 - nomination migliore regia
Assigned to: Jane Campion
Oscar 1994 - nomination migliore fotografia
Assigned to: Stuart Dryburgh
Oscar 1994 - nomination migliore montaggio
Assigned to: Veronika Jenet
Oscar 1994 - nomination migliori costumi
Assigned to: Janet Patterson
Golden Globe 1994 - nomination Migliore film drammatico
Golden Globe 1994 - nomination migliore regia
Assigned to: Jane Campion
Golden Globe 1994 - nomination miglior attrice non protagonista
Assigned to: Anna Paquin
Golden Globe 1994 - nomination migliore colonna sonora originale
Assigned to: Michael Nyman
Bafta 1994 - nomination Best Film from any Source
Bafta 1994 - nomination BAFTA Award for Best Director
Assigned to: Jane Campion
Bafta 1994 - nomination Migliore sceneggiatura originale
Assigned to: Jane Campion
Bafta 1994 - nomination Migliore fotografia
Assigned to: Stuart Dryburgh
Bafta 1994 - nomination Migliori musiche
Assigned to: Michael Nyman
Bafta 1994 - nomination Miglior montaggio
Assigned to: Veronika Jenet
Bafta 1994 - nomination Miglior sonoro

Direction

Jane Campion: regista

Production and Screenplay

Jane Campion: sceneggiatore
Jane Campion: scrittore
Jan Chapman: produttore
Mark Turnbull: produttore
Selwyn Muru: sceneggiatore
Waindroi Shoryland: sceneggiatore
Alain Depardieu: produttore
Alain Depardieu: produttore esecutivo

Interpreters and Characters

Holly HunterHolly Hunter(età:35)
(ada mcgrath)
Harvey KeitelHarvey Keitel(età:54)
(george baines)
Sam NeillSam Neill(età:46)
(alistair stewart)
Anna PaquinAnna Paquin(età:11)
(flora mcgrath)
Kerry Walker(età:45)
(zia Morag)
Tungia Baker
(hira)
Peter Dennett
(capitano)
Tungia Baker
(Nina)
George Boyle
(padre di ada)
Ian Mune
(reverendo)
Peter Dennett
(capo dei marinai)
Te Whatanui Skipwith
(chief Nine)
Pete II Smith
(Hone)
Bruce Allpress(età:63)
(pianista cieco)
Cliff CurtisCliff Curtis(età:25)
(Mana)
Carla Rupuha
(Heni, ragazza della missione)
Mahina Tunui
(Mere, ragazza della missione)
Hori Ahipene
(Mutu)
Gordon Hatfield
(Te Kori)
Mere Boynton
(figlia di chief Nine)
Kirsten Batley
(Mavama)
Tanya Burney
(Manina)
Annie Edwards
(Te Tiwa)
Harina Haare
(Roimata)
Christina Harimete
(Parearau)
Steve Kanuta
(Amohia)
P.j.karauria
(Taua)
Sonny Kirikiri
(Tame)
Alain Makiha
(Kahutia)
Greg Mayor
(Tipi)
Neil Mika Gudsell
(Tahu)
ynisvitrin
Pete Smith(età:101)
Karen Colston
Barbara Grover
Greg Johnson
Jon Brazier
Stephen Papps
Rose MciverRose Mciver(età:5)
Genevieve LemonGenevieve Lemon(età:35)
Eru Potaka-dewes(età:54)
Huihana Rewa
Stephen Hall
Eddie Campbell
Julie Lena
Tamati Rice
Timothy Raby(età:29)
Sarah Beaman
Lawrence Wharerau
Roger Goodburn
Arthur Ranford(età:45)
Thomas Crowe
Wayne Kingi
Joseph Otimi
Glynis Paraha

Technical staff

Michael NymanMichael Nyman: musiche
Veronika Jenet: montatore
Lee Smith: tecnico del suono
Stuart DryburghStuart Dryburgh: direttore della fotografia
Janet Patterson: costumista
Diana Rowan: casting
Victoria Thomas: casting
Andrew Mcalpine: scenografo
Susie Figgis: casting
Katherine James: truccatore
Gregory P. keen: scenografo
Bob McCarron: truccatore
Noriko Watanabe: parrucchiere
Francia Smeets: parrucchiere
Stuart Conran: truccatore
Marjory Hamlin: truccatore
Michelle Page: parrucchiere
Deirdre Cowley: parrucchiere
Clifford Hughes: truccatore

Voices and Dubbing

Version Italia(1993)

Anna Tuatara Voice of ynisvitrin
Mario CordovaMario Cordova Voice of Harvey Keitel
Luca WardLuca Ward Voice of Sam Neill
Manuela AndreiManuela Andrei Voice of Kerry Walker
Perla LiberatoriPerla Liberatori Voice of Anna Paquin
Rossella IzzoRossella Izzo Voice of Holly Hunter

Music tracks of the soundtrack

Anton Batagov, Michael Nyman
Deep Sleep Playing (From "The Piano") - Live
Michael Nyman
To the Edge of the Earth
The Embrace
A Wild and Distant Shore
The Promise
Here To There
The Fling
All Imperfect Things
The Sacrifice
I Clipped Your Wing
The Heart Asks Pleasure First
Big My Secret
The Scent of Love
Little Impulse
The Heart Asks Pleasure First / The Promise
Deep Into the Forest
The Wounded
Lost and Found
A Bed of Ferns
The Mood That Passes Through You
Dreams of a Journey