london, england,based on novel or book,child prodigy,pianist

Madame Sousatzka (1988)

Poster for Madame Sousatzka

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

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 & Crew

Director
John Schlesinger
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    Madame Yuvline Sousatzka Shirley MacLaine
  • Profile picture of Navin Chowdhry
    Manek Sen Navin Chowdhry
  • Profile picture of Shabana Azmi
    Sushila Sen Shabana Azmi
  • Profile picture of Peggy Ashcroft
    Lady Emily Peggy Ashcroft
  • Profile picture of Twiggy
    Jenny Twiggy
  • Profile picture of Leigh Lawson
    Ronnie Blum Leigh Lawson
  • Profile picture of Geoffrey Bayldon
    Mr. Cordle Geoffrey Bayldon
  • Profile picture of Lee Montague
    Vincent Pick Lee Montague

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Keywords

  • london, england
  • based on novel or book
  • child prodigy
  • pianist