The Piano
Miramax Films; CIBY 2000; producer, Jan Chapman; written and directed by Jane Campion
- Resource Type:
- Laserdisc Video
- Edition:
- Widescreen ed.
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1992
- Publication:
- Van Nuys, Calif. : LIVE Home Video, [1994]
More Details
- Summary:
- A young mute woman and her child travel to New Zealand in the 1800s for an arranged marriage to a farmer there. After the marriage she meets another man, and the competition for her love begins. Only one of the men realizes that her affections can only be won through her beloved piano.
- Contributors:
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Item content: English
- Main Work:
- Subjects:
- Genres:
- System Details:
- Laser Disc (CLV), digital sound, Dolbyl surround stereo, CX encoded.
- Performers:
- Cast: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill.
- Production Credits:
- Director of photography, Stuart Dryburgh ; editor, Veronika Jenet ; music, Michael Nyman ; executive producer for CIBY 2000, Alain Dépardieu.
- General Notes:
- Independent Spirit Awards, 1994: Best Foreign Film (Jane Campion).
Golden Globes, 1994: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (Holly Hunter).
Cannes Film Festival, 1993: Golden Palm (Jane Campion); Best Actress (Holly Hunter).
Academy Awards, 1994: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Holly Hunter); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Anna Paquin); Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Jane Campion).
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Rated R.
Videodisc release of the 1992 motion picture.
"LD69974WS"--Disc label and container. - Physical Description:
- 2 videodiscs (121 min.) : sound, color ; 12 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical; surround; stereo; CX encoded
- Video Characteristics:
- laser optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file
- Call Numbers:
- LD 534
- OCLC Numbers:
- 30773362
