Michael Haneke's 'The Piano Teacher' (2001)
Her Head in FilmsMay 21, 202402:19:51

Michael Haneke's 'The Piano Teacher' (2001)

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.



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• La Ceremonie (https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.fm/e4fe633d)


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• Taste of Cherry (https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.fm/9469cb6e)


• Sophie's Choice (https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.fm/5e01b252)




Interviews with Michael Haneke




• Slant Magazine (https://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/interview-michael-haneke-on-happy-end-and-his-reputation)


• The Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/michael-haneke-interview-master-misery-cinema-selfies-snapchat/)


• Film Comment (https://www.filmcomment.com/article/michael-haneke-interview/)


• The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/michael-haneke-happy-end-funny-games-amour-isabelle-huppert-oscar-the-piano-teacher-a8092356.html)




Interviews with Isabelle Huppert




• The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/isabelle-huppert-i-dont-have-a-reputation-for-being-difficult-2016525.html)


• The Guardian, 2017 (http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/feb/23/isabelle-huppert-oscar-nomination-rape-revenge-elle)


• The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/23/fashion/isabelle-huppert-oscar-nominee-elle.html)


• Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/entre-nous-a-conversation-with-isabelle-huppert)


• The Independent, 2018 (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/eva-isabelle-huppert-berlin-film-festival-elle-oscar-daniel-daylewis-every-man-for-himself-a8230326.html)


• The Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/08/30/isabelle-huppert-interview-i-want-to-understand-insanity/)