Madame Sousatzka

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

Madame Sousatzka — Plot

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.

• Release date
• October 14, 1988
• Runtime
• 122 min
• Genres
• Drama, Music
• Director
• John Schlesinger

Madame Sousatzka — Cast

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