Ep. 10 - The Piano (1993)

Ep. 10 - The Piano (1993)

In this episode of the Split Focus Podcast, we dive into The Piano (1993), the Palme d’Or-winning romantic drama directed by Jane Campion and starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill and a Anna Paquin in her debut role. If you love arthouse cinema, international film, Palme d’Or winners, or thoughtful movie podcasts, this episode is for you. 🎬 In this episode: Cannes Film Festival history Jane Campion’s directing style Why the film remains influential todayHolly Hunter & Anna Paquin performances Themes of silence, desire, and control The Piano ending explained Subscribe for more deep dives into classic cinema, international films, and Palme d’Or winners. Materials referenced: Sexism and Misogyny: Who Takes the Rap? Misogyny, gangsta rap, and The Piano By bell hooks https://challengingmalesupremacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Misogyny-gangsta-rap-and-The-Piano-bell-hooks.pdf TW: This conversation contains mentions of suicide.Help is available - Speak with someone today Dail 988 for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineThe Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish Credits: EP. 10 - The Piano (1993) Directed by Jane Campion IG/TT/YT: splitfocus_podcast Email: splitfocuspod@gmail.com Hosts: Briana Bard https://letterboxd.com/chunkmangione/@thebrianabard on all other platforms Craig Kirker https://letterboxd.com/pookiebooty/ Intro/Outro Music : Watchin by Nicholas Creus - Vivendo Fit Piano excerpt:Evening Fall Piano by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100235Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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