Directed by:
Jane Campion
Written by:
Jane Campion
Genre:
Drama | Music | Romance
Runtime:
114 mins
Plot:
In the mid-19th century a mute woman is sent to New Zealand along with her young daughter and prized piano for an arranged marriage to a farmer, but is soon lusted after by a farm worker.
Release Date:
November 17, 1993
Reception:
Cast:
Holly Hunter
Harvey Keitel
Sam Neill
Anna Paquin
Kerry Walker
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Holly Hunter
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Anna Paquin
- Best Original Screenplay | Jane Campion
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Jan Chapman
- Best Achievement in Directing | Jane Campion
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Veronika Jenet
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Janet Patterson
Wins
- Best Leading Actress | Holly Hunter
- Best Costume Design | Janet Patterson
- Best Production Design | Andrew McAlpine
Nominations
- Best Film | Jan Chapman, Jane Campion
- Best Direction | Jane Campion
- Best Original Screenplay | Jane Campion
- Best Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh
- Best Editing | Veronika Jenet
- Best Original Music | Michael Nyman
- Best Sound | Lee Smith, Tony Johnson, Gethin Creagh
Wins
- Best Actress – Drama | Holly Hunter
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Anna Paquin
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Jane Campion
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Jane Campion
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Michael Nyman
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film | Veronika Jenet
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh
Wins
- Palme d’Or | Jane Campion
Tied with Farewell My Concubine (1993). - Best Actress | Holly Hunter
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Jane Campion
Wins
- Most Promising Producer of Motion Pictures | Jan Chapman
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Jan Chapman
Wins
- Best Original Screenplay | Jane Campion