Film
Madame Sousatzka
1988· PG-13· 2h 2m· Drama· Music
“I teach not only how to play, but how to live.”
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.
1988-10-14
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Schlesinger
ScreenplayJohn Schlesinger
ProducerRobin Dalton
Director of PhotographyNat Crosby
Original Music ComposerGerald Gouriet
EditorPeter Honess
Full cast & crew (12 cast · 14 crew)
Details
Released1988-10-14
Runtime2h 2m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures · Cineplex-Odeon Films
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating6.9/10 · 22 votes
Original languageen
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