Jane Campion Reflects on 'The Piano,' Harvey Weinstein's Awards Campaign, and #MeToo
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Rafa Sales Ross
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Summary
Jane Campion, jury president at the Taormina Film Festival, reflects on her 1993 film "The Piano" alongside star Holly Hunter. She discusses the support from private financiers and Harvey Weinstein's "brilliant" marketing campaign for the film. Campion also addresses the #MeToo movement and the 4K restoration of the drama.
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Harvey Weinstein's marketing campaign for 'The Piano' was brilliant.
There's a big price to pay for the #MeToo movement.
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