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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.1 / 100
1988·Drama / Music·2h 2m

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.

Above the Line
John Schlesinger·DirectorJohn Schlesinger·ScreenplayRuth Prawer Jhabvala·ScreenplayNat Crosby·Director of PhotographyGerald Gouriet·Original Music ComposerPeter Honess·Editor
Cast
Shirley MacLaine·Madame Yuvline SousatzkaNavin Chowdhry·Manek SenShabana Azmi·Sushila SenPeggy Ashcroft·Lady EmilyTwiggy·JennyLeigh Lawson·Ronnie BlumGeoffrey Bayldon·Mr. CordleLee Montague·Vincent PickGreg Ellis·TarekRobert Rietti·Leo Milev
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
John Schlesinger·DirectorJohn Dodds·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
John Schlesinger·ScreenplayRuth Prawer Jhabvala·ScreenplayBernice Rubens·Novel
Camera· 1
Nat Crosby·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Honess·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gerald Gouriet·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Luciana Arrighi·Production DesignAmy Roberts·Costume DesignStephen Scott·Art Direction
Production· 2
Robin Dalton·ProducerAdam Somner·Assistant Location Manager
Other Departments· 1
Renee Heimer·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
71.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Warm, Inviting
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a woman with red curly hair, holding a colorful, patterned shawl or blanket in front of her. She is looking directly at the viewer wit”

Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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