The Piano Teacher (2001) + Bonus Scenes

other title: La Pianiste

Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher (2001) follows Erika Kohut, a strict middle-aged piano instructor, who begins a volatile teacher-student sexual relationship with her talented young pupil Walter. What starts as repressed attraction quickly spirals into explicit power struggles, sadomasochistic demands, and intense physical encounters—including commanding oral sex and a brutal, violent confrontation. Isabelle Huppert delivers a fearless performance in this disturbing exploration of desire, control, and emotional damage. This Criterion Collection edition presents the full uncut version of the film