The Piano Teacher
Originally released in 2001. The Piano Teacher is a drama/romance film. directed by Michael Haneke. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, and Benoît Magimel
Synopsis
Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,226 votes)
Budget
$6.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
1.1x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Erika Kohut
Annie Girardot
as Erika's Mother
Benoît Magimel
as Walter Klemmer
Susanne Lothar
as Mme Schober
Udo Samel
as Dr. George Blonskij
Anna Sigalevitch
as Anna Schober
Cornelia Köndgen
as Mme Gerda Blonskij
Thomas Weinhappel
as Baritone
Georg Friedrich
as L'homme en voiture
Philipp Heiss
as Naprawnik
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $6,200,000
- Revenue
- $6,766,708
Production Companies
- Wega Film
- MK2 Films
- Les Films Alain Sarde
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Piano Teacher about?
Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
Who directed The Piano Teacher?
The Piano Teacher was directed by Michael Haneke.
How long is The Piano Teacher?
The Piano Teacher has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was The Piano Teacher released?
The Piano Teacher was released on September 5, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Piano Teacher?
The main cast of The Piano Teacher includes Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Susanne Lothar, Udo Samel.
Is The Piano Teacher worth watching?
The Piano Teacher has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,226 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.