# The Piano Teacher (2001)

> A severe classical piano teacher's carefully contained desires erupt into a volatile contest of erotic control with a younger student.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1188

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Michael Haneke
- Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Susanne Lothar, Udo Samel, Anna Sigalevitch, Cornelia Köndgen, Thomas Weinhappel
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0254686/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, disturbing, claustrophobic, arthouse film night, serious cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of desire and control unfolds in the world of classical music and personal obsession.

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