Madame Sousatzka 1988

Name: Madame Sousatzka
Released: 1988-10-14
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Navin Chowdhry, Shabana Azmi, Peggy Ashcroft, Twiggy

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.

Directed by:	John Schlesinger
Written by:	John Schlesinger & Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Release date:	1988-10-14
Runtime:	122 minutes
Critics score:	75 / 100
Tagline:	I teach not only how to play, but how to live.