The Pianist
Synopsis
Jean and her sister, played by Macha Grenon, have a life long infatuation with the Japanese Pianist who once lived across the street from them during their high school years. The film is set during the family's reunion on Vancouver Island and flashes back and forth over the last 10 years. By coincidence, Yoshi who is now a world famous Pianist is giving a concert in Vancouver and Amy is anxious to see him again but her sister curiously is not at all interested. The girls explore old passions, stalking, sibling rivalry and wrong life choice based on the fantasies of their youth.
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Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Gagnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Gagnon, Ann Ireland
- Original Score
- André Gagnon
- Original Title
- The Pianist
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Gagnon
Claude Gagnon, Ann Ireland
André Gagnon
Sylvain Brault
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Gagnon
Director
Claude Gagnon
Writer
André Gagnon
Original Music Composer
Sylvain Brault
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pianist
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What is The Pianist about?
Jean and her sister, played by Macha Grenon, have a life long infatuation with the Japanese Pianist who once lived across the street from them during their high school years. The film is set during the family's reunion on Vancouver Island and flashes back and forth over the last 10 years. By coincidence, Yoshi who is now a world famous Pianist is giving a concert in Vancouver and Amy is anxious to see him again but her sister curiously is not at all interested. The girls explore old passions, stalking, sibling rivalry and wrong life choice based on the fantasies of their youth.
Who directed The Pianist?
The Pianist was directed by Claude Gagnon.
Who stars in The Pianist?
The principal cast of The Pianist includes Gail Travers, Macha Grenon, Eiji Okuda, Dorothée Berryman, Maury Chaykin.
When was The Pianist released and how long is it?
The Pianist was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pianist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pianist was composed by André Gagnon.
Is The Pianist based on a book or true story?
The Pianist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ann Ireland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pianist?
The Pianist holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).