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The film won the Focus on the Arts Award at the Naples International Film Festival and a Gold Award from the New Zealand Cinematographers Society.

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The Bubeníček brothers, renowned former Principal Dancers and sought-after European choreographers, had previously staged a shorter version of the ballet in Germany. However, bringing the story back to its New Zealand setting raised complex questions of and storytelling responsibility. The film won the Focus on the Arts

The Heart Dances: The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet The journey of the 2018 documentary is a compelling look at the creative friction that occurs when global art forms meet indigenous roots. Directed by Rebecca Tansley , the film follows celebrated Czech twin brothers Jiří and Otto Bubeníček as they arrive in Aotearoa to adapt Jane Campion's iconic film, The Piano , into a full-length performance for the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) . A Voyage Into Uncharted Territory The Heart Dances: The Journey of The Piano:

In the ballet, this internal dialogue is translated into movement, using the piano as an "organ" of the body to express desire, fear, and hope.