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Scene from Piano (1993)
Scene Details
| Duration: 81 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Jotell |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 14 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x456 | Added: 2005-May-01 |
Actresses in this Scene
Holly Hunter
Details
Alternate Names: Holly Patricia Hunter, هالی هانتر, 홀리 헌터
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- The Burning (1981) as Sophie
Most Important Roles: N/A
Career Highlights:
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
- Crash (1996)
- Raising Arizona (1987)
- The Piano (1993)
- Copycat (1995)
- Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000)
- Thirteen (2003)
- Always (1989)
- Moonlight Mile (2002)
- The Burning (1981)
Awards
Awards:
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (1987)
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (1987)
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (1987)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1989)
- Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1994)
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress (1993)
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (1993)
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (1993)
- London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year (1993)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1993)
- AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1993)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (1993)
- Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (1993)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1993)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1994)
Full Biography
Holly Patricia Hunter, born March 20, 1958, is an American actress known for her versatile roles across film and television. Born in Conyers, Georgia, USA, Hunter has won numerous accolades including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Ada McGrath in the 1993 drama 'The Piano'. Other notable works include 'Broadcast News' (1987), 'Raising Arizona' (1987), and 'Crash' (1996). She has also been recognized with two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances in 'Roe vs. Wade' (1989) and 'The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom' (1993).
About the Movie: Piano (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: The Piano, La lección de piano, The Piano Lesson, O Piano, Das Piano, El piano, La leçon de piano, Mathimata pianou, Zongoralecke, Lezioni di piano, Fortepian, Klavir, Пианино, Pianot
Director: Jane Campion
Writer: Jane Campion
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama, Melodrama, Music, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- Won 3 Oscars. 65 wins & 57 nominations total
Similar: N/A
Story
In mid-19th century New Zealand, Ada, a mute Scottish woman, moves to the rugged North Island with her young daughter Flora and beloved piano as part of an arranged marriage to Stewart. However, life proves challenging, and Stewart sells Ada's piano to their neighbor George. Heartbroken, Ada learns from George that she can earn back her piano by giving him piano lessons. Initially disdaining George, Ada begins teaching him reluctantly. As they spend more time together, a deep connection forms between them, leading them into a complicated and potentially disastrous situation.
Summary
Directed by Jane Campion, 'Piano' (1993) is a melodramatic tale set in mid-19th century New Zealand. The film explores the complex relationships between Ada, her husband Stewart, their daughter Flora, and neighbor George, all entwined around Ada's beloved piano. It delves into themes of communication, loss, desire, and redemption through Ada's muteness and her quest to regain her most precious possession.