The Power of the Dog
A slow, sun-scorched study in quiet menace and unspoken desire, where politeness hides cruelty and every glance feels loaded.
Same director: Jane Campion · Melancholic, tense, slow-burn · about obsession and identity
The Piano
A slow, immersive plunge into desire and repression, with raw emotion and haunting imagery that lingers long after.
About 1993 film directed by Jane Campion
Genres drama, romance
Directed by Jane Campion
Written by Jane Campion
Starring Holly Hunter, Sam Neill, Harvey Keitel, Anna Paquin, Cliff Curtis, Rose McIver, Bruce Allpress, Ian Mune
Music Michael Nyman
Runtime 121 min
Country France, Australia, New Zealand
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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