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Madame Sousatzka

Madame Sousatzka

I teach not only how to play, but how to live.

19886.92h 2m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Schlesinger
Written by Bernice Rubens, John Schlesinger, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Produced by Robin Dalton
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Top Cast

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Madame Yuvline Sousatzka

Navin Chowdhry

Navin Chowdhry

Manek Sen

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Sushila Sen

Peggy Ashcroft

Peggy Ashcroft

Lady Emily

Twiggy

Twiggy

Jenny

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Ronnie Blum

Geoffrey Bayldon

Geoffrey Bayldon

Mr. Cordle

Lee Montague

Lee Montague

Vincent Pick

Greg Ellis

Greg Ellis

Tarek

R

Robert Rietti

Leo Milev

Themes & Keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookchild prodigypianist

About Madame Sousatzka

Madame Sousatzka is a drama, music film released in 1988 exploring themes of london, england, based on novel or book, child prodigy, pianist. Directed by John Schlesinger, it stars Shirley MacLaine, Navin Chowdhry, Shabana Azmi. 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.

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