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Film / 1988
Madame Sousatzka
Directed by
John Schlesinger
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Shirley MacLaineMadame Yuvline Sousatzka
Navin ChowdhryManek Sen
Shabana AzmiSushila Sen
Peggy AshcroftLady Emily
TwiggyJenny
Leigh LawsonRonnie Blum
Geoffrey BayldonMr. Cordle
Lee MontagueVincent Pick
Greg EllisTarek
Robert RiettiLeo Milev
Katharine SchlesingerPiano Student
Stephen WebberSchool Teacher
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