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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: [email protected]
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/
By Split Focus PodcastIn 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: [email protected]
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/