The Piano Teacher [Blu-ray]

Experience Michael Haneke's provocative psychodrama, The Piano Teacher, a captivating blend of classical music and repressed desires. Starring Isabelle Huppert as Erika Kohut, a withdrawn piano instructor living with her overbearing mother, the film depicts the unraveling of her meticulously controlled life when a young man begins to pursue her romantically.

Adapted from Elfriede Jelinek's novel, this acclaimed European arthouse cinema masterpiece earned the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001, alongside Best Actress and Best Actor awards for Isabelle Huppert and Benoît Magimel, respectively.

Key Features:

• Provocative psychodrama exploring sexual repression and classical music.
• Award-winning performances from Isabelle Huppert and Benoît Magimel.
• Based on the novel by Elfriede Jelinek.
• Includes a wealth of supplementary material for deeper insight.

Extras:

• Audio commentary with Catherine Wheatley
• Interview with director Michael Haneke
• Interview with author Elfriede Jelinek
• Scene commentaries with Isabelle Huppert
• Post-Synchronisation Session Featurette
• Theatrical Trailer

Specifications:

• Format: Blu-ray
• Language: French, English
• Subtitles: (Not specified)
• Run Time: 2 hours and 11 minutes
• Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Release Date: September 21, 2026
• Actors: Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Isabelle Huppert, Juliette Binoche
• Director: Michael Haneke
• Studio: CURZON FILM

This Blu-ray edition brings this iconic film to life with stunning clarity, offering an essential viewing experience for fans of European arthouse cinema.