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The Piano Teacher

R 2001 Drama, Romance · 2h 11m
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Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.

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About The Piano Teacher

Erika Kohut, a piano teacher at the Vienna Conservatory, lives a life of stifling control under the watchful eye of her possessive mother. Her repressed sexuality simmers beneath a facade of rigid discipline. This changes when Walter Klemmer, a charismatic young student, enters her life. He is initially drawn to her talent, but his attraction soon morphs into a disturbing and obsessive pursuit. Erika, in turn, responds with a mixture of repulsion and fascination, drawing Walter into a dangerous game of dominance and submission that threatens to shatter both of their lives.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Michael Haneke, The Piano Teacher features a stellar cast. Isabelle Huppert delivers a tour-de-force performance as Erika Kohut, the repressed piano teacher at the heart of the story. Annie Girardot plays Erika's domineering mother, a constant source of tension and control. Benot Magimel embodies Walter Klemmer, the young student whose obsession sets off a chain of disturbing events. Susanne Lothar appears as Mrs. Schober, Udo Samel as Dr. Blonskij, and Anna Sigalevitch as Anna Schober, rounding out the supporting cast and adding depth to the complex social environment.

What people like about The Piano Teacher

Critics lauded The Piano Teacher for its unflinching portrayal of taboo subjects and the bravery of its performances. Many praised Isabelle Huppert's fearless performance as Erika Kohut, noting her ability to convey a complex range of emotions with subtlety and nuance. Haneke's direction was also widely praised for its clinical precision and its refusal to shy away from difficult themes. Viewers found the movie disturbing, thought-provoking, and unforgettable.

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Movie Score

73%

Released

September 5, 2001

Director

Michael Haneke

Cast

Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Susanne Lothar, Udo Samel, Anna Sigalevitch

Genre

Drama, Romance

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