The Piano Teacher
Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
Critics Sentiment
Erika demonstrates demanding piano instruction at the conservatory
Walter beats and rapes Erika in her apartment
The film plummets from the acclaimed musical performances and character establishment in the first act to the brutal assault sequence that left critics and audiences devastated.
Critics praised Huppert's extraordinary performance and the film's uncompromising artistic vision, particularly the early musical sequences and psychological complexity. However, the increasingly disturbing sexual content and brutal final act divided audiences, with many finding it difficult to endure despite recognizing its artistic merit. The film maintains critical respect for its fearless exploration of taboo subjects, even as it challenges viewers' comfort levels.
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Isabelle Huppert
Erika Kohut
Annie Girardot
Erika's Mother
Benoît Magimel
Walter Klemmer
Susanne Lothar
Mme Schober
Udo Samel
Dr. George Blonskij
Anna Sigalevitch
Anna Schober
Cornelia Köndgen
Mme Gerda Blonskij
Thomas Weinhappel
Baritone
Georg Friedrich
L'homme en voiture
Philipp Heiss
Naprawnik
William Mang
Un professeur
Rudolf Melichar
Le directeur
Michael Schottenberg
Un professeur
Gabriele Schuchter
Margot
Dieter Berner
Le professeur qui chante
Volker Waldegg
Teacher
Martina Resetarits
Teacher
Annemarie Schleinzer
Teacher
Karoline Zeisler
Teacher
Liliana Nelska
Secretary
Crew
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