Madame Sousatzka (1988)
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.
Director: John Schlesinger
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: October 14, 1988
Cast
- Shirley MacLaine - Madame Yuvline Sousatzka
- Navin Chowdhry - Manek Sen
- Shabana Azmi - Sushila Sen
- Peggy Ashcroft - Lady Emily
- Twiggy - Jenny
- Leigh Lawson - Ronnie Blum
- Geoffrey Bayldon - Mr. Cordle
- Lee Montague - Vincent Pick
- Greg Ellis - Tarek
- Robert Rietti - Leo Milev
Screenplay
- Bernice Rubens (Novel)
- John Schlesinger (Screenplay)
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Screenplay)
Music: Gerald Gouriet
Cinematography: Nat Crosby
Editing: Peter Honess
Production: Universal Pictures, Cineplex-Odeon Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classical Music and Art
Keywords
london, england, based on novel or book, child prodigy, pianist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame Sousatzka about?
- 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.
- Who directed Madame Sousatzka?
- Madame Sousatzka was directed by John Schlesinger.
- Who stars in Madame Sousatzka?
- Madame Sousatzka stars Shirley MacLaine, Navin Chowdhry, Shabana Azmi, Peggy Ashcroft, Twiggy, Leigh Lawson.
- How long is Madame Sousatzka?
- Madame Sousatzka has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Madame Sousatzka?
- Madame Sousatzka is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Madame Sousatzka produced?
- Madame Sousatzka was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Madame Sousatzka?
- The themes of Madame Sousatzka include: Classical Music and Art.