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The Piano Teacher
La Pianiste
Directed by Michael Haneke
2001•2h 11m•NR•★ 7.5
Drama / Music
Synopsis
A repressed, masochistic piano professor at the Vienna Conservatory lives under the tyrannical thumb of her domineering mother, entering into an agonizing, sexually extreme relationship with an arrogant young pupil. Isabelle Huppert gives a monumental, Cannes Grand Prix-winning performance in Michael Haneke's Elfriede Jelinek adaptation.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorMichael Haneke
WriterMichael Haneke
CinematographyChristian Berger
MusicFrancis Haines
Principal Cast
Isabelle HuppertErika Kohut
Annie GirardotErika's Mother
Benoît MagimelWalter Klemmer
Susanne LotharMme Schober
Udo SamelDr. George Blonskij
Anna SigalevitchAnna Schober
Cornelia KöndgenMme Gerda Blonskij
Thomas WeinhappelBaritone
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 11m (131 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorMichael Haneke
LanguagesFrench, German
CountryFR, AT, DE
StudioWega Film • Les Films Alain Sarde
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