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Critic Alan Morrison
rated 8

...Isabelle Hupert is simply astonishing in the lead role.

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Michael Thomsen
rated 10

Måske MIchael Haneke's bedste film... men det er 'nasty stuff', så kun for folk der også kan lide Lars Von Trier og den slags ekstrem art-house.

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Michael Haneke
Director
Dieter Berner
As Singing Teacher
Dieter Berner
Director
Isabelle Huppert
As Erika Kohut
Benoît Magimel
As Walter Klemmer
Annie Girardot
As The Mother

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The Piano Teacher tells the story of Erika Kohut , a middle-aged piano teacher who leads a repressed life with her dominating mother . Erika finds solace in voyeurism , sadomasochistic fantasies ,and self-mutilation. She meets Walter Klemmer , a young aspiring engineer who shares her love for classical music . Walter's passion for piano playing sparks Erika's interest , but their relationship quickly turns dark as Erika's masochistic desires take center stage . The film explores themes of sexual repression , loneliness , and control as Erika and Walter engage in increasingly disturbing activities . Can their relationship survive the darkness that lies within them ?

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