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Ep. 10 - The Piano (1993)


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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


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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

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Credits:

EP. 10 - The Piano (1993)

Directed by Jane Campion


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Hosts:

Briana Bard https://letterboxd.com/chunkmangione/@thebrianabard on all other platforms

Craig Kirker

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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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