Madame Sousatzka
1988, Film, 122 min, Drama, Music, English, United States, MoviePedia score 66
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.
Directed by John Schlesinger
Cast
- Shirley MacLaine as Madame Sousatzka
- Navin Chowdhry as Manek Sen
- Peggy Ashcroft as Lady Emily
- Twiggy as Jenny
- Shabana Azmi as Sushila
- Leigh Lawson as Ronnie Blum
- Geoffrey Bayldon as Mr. Cordle
- Lee Montague as Vincent Pick
- Robert Rietty as Leo Milev
- Greg Ellis as Tarek
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