directed by: Jane Campion, year: 1993
actors: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin

The Piano, released in 1993, is a compelling drama that tells the story of Ada McGrath, a mute Scotswoman, and her daughter as they settle in New Zealand during the mid-19th century. Ada's prized possession is her piano, which becomes a focal point of a complex emotional and passionate narrative involving a marriage of convenience, cultural clashes, and forbidden love. The film explores themes of communication, power, and desire, set against the stark, haunting backdrop of the New Zealand wilderness.

Silence, Desire, Colonialism, Communication, Empowerment