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Michael Thomsen
rated 10

Måske MIchael Haneke's bedste film... men det er 'nasty stuff', så kun for folk der også kan lide Lars Von Trier og den slags ekstrem art-house.

4 years ago

Cast & Crew

Michael Haneke
Director
Isabelle Huppert
As Erika Kohut
Annie Girardot
As La mère d'Erika
Benoît Magimel
As Walter Klemmer
Georg Friedrich
As L'homme en voiture
Udo Samel
As Dr. George Blonskij
Eva Green
As Walter's Girlfriend (uncredited)

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The Piano Teacher tells the story of Erika Kohut , a middle-aged piano teacher who leads a repressed life with her dominating mother . Erika finds solace in voyeurism , sadomasochistic fantasies ,and self-mutilation. She meets Walter Klemmer , a young aspiring engineer who shares her love for classical music . Walter's passion for piano playing sparks Erika's interest , but their relationship quickly turns dark as Erika's masochistic desires take center stage . The film explores themes of sexual repression , loneliness , and control as Erika and Walter engage in increasingly disturbing activities . Can their relationship survive the darkness that lies within them ?

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You can stream The Piano Teacher on: Mubi

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