The Piano

The Piano is a movie written and directed by Jane Campion. It is a historical drama film from 1993 and is the story of Ada, a mute pianist, and her daughter, set on the west coast of New Zealand in the mid-19th century. It stars Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin. It begins with the main character Ada, a mute, moving from Scotland to New Zealand for an arranged marriage. Ada moves to New Zealand with her young daughter Flora and that's where all the events begin. 

There is a love triangle in this movie. There is a disturbing but must-have tension between Ada, Baines, and Alastair. The movie has both a feminist and a male gaze point of view. There is a tension between these two perspectives. Ada fights for her piano throughout the movie. The piano is essential for Ada. The piano is the symbol of the movie. Ada's piano is a symbol of her identity and independence. The movie "The Piano" deals with feminist themes and the male gaze, powerfully portraying women's struggle for freedom and resistance against gender roles. Ada's character, the symbolism of the piano, and her efforts to resist the male gaze reinforce the feminist message of the film. Although Ada is mute, she can communicate beautifully and powerfully. Ada expresses herself through non-verbal communication, symbolizing her inner strength and independence. This can also be interpreted as a resistance against the patriarchal society's efforts to silence women's voices.

If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it.