The Piano Teacher Page #5

Synopsis: Erika Kohut is a pianist, teaching music. Schubert and Schumann are her forte, but she's not quite at concert level. She's approaching middle age, living with her mother who is domineering then submissive; Erika is a victim then combative. With her students she is severe. She visits a sex shop to watch DVDs; she walks a drive-in theater to stare at couples having sex. Walter is a self-assured student with some musical talent; he auditions for her class and is forthright in his attraction to her. She responds coldly then demands he let her lead. Next she changes the game with a letter, inviting him into her fantasies. How will he respond; how does sex have power over our other faculties?
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Michael Haneke
Production: MK2 Diffusion
  Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 17 wins & 21 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
79
Rotten Tomatoes:
73%
R
Year:
2001
131 min
Website
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Oh my God, child!

What a state you're in!

What did the bastard do to you?

Hurry, we'll miss the tram.

I'm just having a glass of water.

Don't be so nervous.

It's only to replace someone.

I'm so looking forward

to your Schubert.

I think I should go and take

my seat. It begins in 8 minutes.

I'll come up with you.

Good evening,

I'm delighted to see you here.

What about our convalescent?

She doesn't lack courage.

She insisted on coming tonight.

To hear you play.

How are you feeling?

Sorry, let me introduce myself.

I'm Mrs. Schober.

My daughter, Anna.

This is my mother.

Lovely to meet you. You must be

very proud of your daughter.

Why? It's a school concert.

She's standing in for a pupil.

That pupil is my daughter.

Where are you sitting?

Not far from us.

It's late. We'd better go.

Can we go up together?

Are you coming, Anna?

See you later. I'll go up

with Mrs. Schober. Break a leg.

Enjoy the concert.

Goodbye,

it was a pleasure to see you.

There, now...

What a nice surprise!

George! Look who's here.

- Professor Kohut.

- My respects.

Hurry up, Gerda.

Give me your coat.

I'll keep it with me.

Men! Always rushing you.

You know how it is.

Have an excellent evening.

Come on!

See you later, I hope.

My respects, Professor.

I can't wait to hear you play.

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Michael Haneke

Michael Haneke is an Austrian film director and screenwriter best known for films such as Funny Games, Caché, The White Ribbon and Amour. more…

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