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Madame Sousatzka is a 1988 drama film directed by John Schlesinger, with a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. It is based upon the 1962 novel of the same name by Bernice Rubens . Plot [ edit ]
- $9 million
- 14 October 1988
- Gerald Gouriet
- Robin Dalton
A film about a faded piano teacher who teaches a young Indian boy to be a virtuoso, and herself to face her own past and future. Ebert praises MacLaine's performance, the screenplay, and the music in this drama of discipline, patience, and love of music.
Oct 14, 1988 · Shirley MacLaine stars as Irina Sousatzka, a Russian immigrant who teaches a young Bengali prodigy, Manek, in London. The film explores their bond, conflicts and challenges as they pursue their musical dreams.
- (1.6K)
- Drama, Music
- John Schlesinger
- 1988-10-14
Sep 11, 2019. Oct 10, 2016. Rated: 3/5 • Mar 16, 2007. In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka (Shirley MacLaine) takes on a new prize protégé, Manek (Navin Chowdhry), a teenage ...
- (17)
- John Schlesinger
- PG-13
- Shirley Maclaine
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. John Schlesinger. Director ...
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Madame Sousatzka. Directed by John Schlesinger • 1988 • United Kingdom. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Navin Chowdhry, Shabana Azmi. Manek (Navin Chowdhry) is the son of a poor divorcee from India living in London whose extraordinary talent for the piano leads his school to arrange lessons for him with Madame Sousatzka (Shirley MacLaine ...
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.
- 122 min
