The read
A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 78%. Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Gerald GourietOriginal Music Composer
- John SchlesingerDirector
- John SchlesingerScreenplay
- Ruth Prawer JhabvalaScreenplay
Cast
- Shirley MacLaineMadame Yuvline Sousatzka
- Navin ChowdhryManek Sen
- Shabana AzmiSushila Sen
- Peggy AshcroftLady Emily
- TwiggyJenny
- Leigh LawsonRonnie Blum
- Geoffrey BayldonMr. Cordle
- Lee MontagueVincent Pick
- Greg EllisTarek
- Robert RiettiLeo Milev
- Katharine SchlesingerPiano Student
- Stephen WebberSchool Teacher
Stills
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Themes
london, englandbased on novel or bookchild prodigypianist