BBC Two is set to broadcast the acclaimed period drama The Piano at midnight tonight. The film, directed by Jane Campion, has been hailed as a masterpiece and features an unrecognisable performance from Hollywood star Harvey Keitel.
The story follows Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter), a mute pianist who travels from Scotland to Colonial New Zealand with her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin). She is married off to Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill) but finds a connection with George Baines (Harvey Keitel), a Maori-friendly acquaintance.
With a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Piano won three Oscars in 1993, including Best Picture. Critics praise Campion's direction, Michael Nyman's score, and Stuart Dryburgh's cinematography capturing the New Zealand landscape.
IMDb users have also lauded the film, with one rating it 9/10, calling it 'beautiful in many respects' and praising the performances of Hunter, Keitel, and Paquin. Another viewer described it as 'one of my all-time favorite films,' highlighting its script, cinematography, and musical score.
