Madame Sousatzka
Madame Sousatzka
1988
121 mins.
Madame Sousatzka
1988
121 mins.
1988
121 mins.
Oscar® winner Shirley MacLaine stars in this acclaimed drama as an eccentric and endearing piano instructor who teaches her gifted students not only how to play, but how to live.
Starring:
Shirley MacLaine, Shabana Azmi, Navin Chowdry, Twiggy, Peggy Ashcroft
Directed By:
John Schlesinger
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Shirley MacLaine stars as the eccentric and endearing Madame Sousatzka, a flamboyant piano instructor who teaches gifted students how to play, and how to live. In her dark London flat that serves as a shrine to her troubled musical past, Madame Sousatzka begins teaching a charismatic young prodigy named Manek (Navin Chowdhry). Pulling Manek away from Madame's disciplined teachings are his ambitious mother, a relentless talent agent, and his own desire to follow the reckless whims of a teenage life. When her talented young protege decides to debut at a prestigious concert against her wishes, Madame Sousatzka once again faces the pain of losing a cherished part of her life to the changing world around her. Oscar®-winning director John Schlesinger paints a rich, multi-layered portrait in this uplifting, critically-acclaimed drama co-starring Peggy Ashcroft, Shabana Azmi and Twiggy.