
The Piano Teacher
Directed by Michael Haneke
Produced by Wega Film, mk2 Films
A deeply unsettling psychological character study of sexual repression, self-harm, and the twisted pursuit of connection between a damaged woman and a younger man.
Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
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Is The Piano Teacher sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does The Piano Teacher end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.
Is The Piano Teacher one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Is The Piano Teacher easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Piano Teacher scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The Piano Teacher violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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