The piano /
"The Piano weaves the passionate tale of Ada, a young mute woman desired by two men. Sold into marriage to a husband who doesn't understand her, Ada finds herself drawn to her darkly intense neighbor, stirring up vengeful jealousies and violent emotions. But in the end, only one man truly...
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| Other Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Video Blu-ray Disc DVD |
| Language: | English French |
| Language Notes: | English or French dialogue; English or French subtitles. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Montréal :
Alliance Vivafilm,
[2012]
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| Summary: | "The Piano weaves the passionate tale of Ada, a young mute woman desired by two men. Sold into marriage to a husband who doesn't understand her, Ada finds herself drawn to her darkly intense neighbor, stirring up vengeful jealousies and violent emotions. But in the end, only one man truly understands how to win Ada's heart, through her beloved piano."--Container. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1993. "Combo Blu-ray + DVD"--Set container. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Blu-ray; mastered in high-definition widescreen (1:78:1); English DTS HD master audio, French 2.0 stereo; requires Blu-ray player. DVD; region 1; widescreen (1.78:1); 2.0 Dolby Digital. |
| Audience: | Rating: R; for moments of extremely graphic sexuality. |
| Awards: | Academy Awards, 1993: Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) (Jane Campion), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Holly Hunter), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Anna Paquin) |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Stuart Dryburgh ; editor, Veronika Jenet ; music, Michael Nyman. |