Release Date: Feb 1, 1989 Wide
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Average Rating: 4.3/5
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The title character in the Belgian-French The Music Teacher is a retired opera star, played by Jose Van Dam. The teacher's most gifted pupil is singer/musician Anne Roussel. Her love for her teacher is one of the motivating factors of the story, as is Roussel and Van Dam's relationship with another pupil, petty thief Philippe Volter. Complicating matters is one of Van Dam's old enemies, who endeavors to exploit the talents of the pupils. Written and directed by Gerard Corbiau, The Music Teacher
PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Art House & International, Drama
Andrée Corbiau, Gérard Corbiau, Patrick Iratni, Jacqueline Pierreux
Feb 1, 1989 Wide
All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)
A well made, entertaining work, but it never quite gets away from the sense that it's a bit of a 'culture vulture' version of the traditional uplifting sports movie.
A valentine to opera singers and the glories of their art
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