Madame Sousatzka
I teach not only how to play, but how to live.
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10/14/1988Runtime
122 minsOverview
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
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A character-driven portrait of an eccentric mentor and her talented student, exploring the delicate balance between artistic discipline and human connection. It's a quietly intense meditation on what it takes to nurture genius, and the costly personal sacrifices that often accompany it.
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