“The Piano Teacher” is a psychodrama that portrays the complex and repressed emotions of renowned Viennese piano teacher Erika Kohut. Erika, played by Isabelle Huppert, is a strict and demanding teacher who has difficulty forming personal connections with her students. Their lives are characterized by loneliness, repression and a deep-rooted need to control.
When Erika meets Walter Kremer, a talented and charismatic young pianist, her carefully constructed defense mechanisms begin to crumble. Walter’s passion and spontaneity awaken long-dormant feelings in Erika, sparking a tumultuous and troubled relationship. As Erica’s obsession with Walter grows, her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and self-destructive. The film becomes a dark exploration of desire, repression, and the blurred line between teacher and student.
The Piano Teacher - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | The Piano Teacher |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Language: | French, German |
| Director: | Michael Haneke |
| Main Cast: | Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel |
| Release Date: | October 10, 2001 (France), March 29, 2002 (USA) |
| Banner: | Arte France Cinéma, Canal+, Filmförderung Hamburg |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $6.8 million |
| Runtime: | 2 hours 11 minutes |
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Michael Haneke’s The Piano Player is acclaimed as a brutal portrait of the human psyche. With breathtaking performances and unforgettable atmosphere, the film reveals the fragility of the human mind and the devastating consequences of unbridled desire.