Episode 64: Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher (2001)

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In this episode, I explore Michael Haneke’s 2001 film, “The Piano Teacher.” Isabelle Huppert gives one of the greatest acting performances of all time as a masochistic piano teacher who becomes involved with one of her students. If you have not seen this film, I insist that you watch it before listening to this episode. There are spoilers. This episode also contains graphic sexual content.

Full show notes:

Listen to episodes mentioned:

• Pan’s Labyrinth
• Late Spring
• La Ceremonie
• Come and See
• Taste of Cherry
• Sophie’s Choice

Interviews with Michael Haneke

• Slant Magazine
• The Telegraph
• Film Comment
• The Independent

Interviews with Isabelle Huppert

• The Independent
• The Guardian, 2017
• The New York Times
• Roger Ebert
• The Independent, 2018
• The Telegraph

 

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