Ep. 282: The Piano Teacher

Gavia is joined by Claire Biddles to discuss Michael Haneke’s 2001 erotic psychodrama The Piano Teacher, starring Isabelle Huppert as a Viennese piano teacher who embarks on a toxic sadomasochistic affair with one of her students.

We delve into Huppert’s performance, the film’s costuming and music choices, the depiction of poorly-negotiated kink, and Haneke’s unique brand of intense drama.

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Links

"Michael Haneke talks about THE PIANO TEACHER," Karin Schiefer, Austrian Films