Madame Sousatzka

I teach not only how to play, but how to live.

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.

Cast

Shirley MacLaine

Madame Yuvline Sousatzka

Navin Chowdhry

Manek Sen

Shabana Azmi

Sushila Sen

Peggy Ashcroft

Lady Emily

Twiggy

Jenny

Leigh Lawson

Ronnie Blum

Geoffrey Bayldon

Mr. Cordle

Lee Montague

Vincent Pick

Greg Ellis

Tarek

Robert Rietti

Leo Milev

Crew

John Schlesinger

Director

Robin Dalton

Producer

Gerald Gouriet

Original Music Composer

Peter Honess

Editor

Luciana Arrighi

Production Design

Amy Roberts

Costume Design

Bernice Rubens

Novel

John Schlesinger

Screenplay

Stephen Scott

Art Direction

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Screenplay

Clips & Videos

Madame Sousatzka (1988) Trailer