The Piano
Summary
A young mute woman and her child travel to New Zealand in the 1800s for an arranged marriage to a farmer. After the marriage she meets another man, and the competition for her love begins. Just one of the men realizes that her affections can only be won through her beloved piano. Full description
Summary: |
A young mute woman and her child travel to New Zealand in the 1800s for an arranged marriage to a farmer. After the marriage she meets another man, and the competition for her love begins. Just one of the men realizes that her affections can only be won through her beloved piano. |
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Item Description: |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1993. "Special features: Theatrical trailer · production notes · cast and crew information"--Container. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
Format: |
DVD; region 1; widecsreen presentation (16x9 ; 1.85:1) and full screen version (4x3 ; 1.33:1), 2.0 Dolby Digital audio. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: R. |
Awards: |
Academy Award winner, 1994: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen |
Production Credits: |
Music, Michael Nyman ; editor, Veronika Jenet ; director of photography, Stuart Dryburgh ; costume designer, Janet Patterson ; associate producer, Mark Turnbull ; executive producer for CIBY 2000, Alain Depardieu. |