Madame Sousatzka

Madame Sousatzka is an American- British drama film by John Schlesinger from the year 1988. Screenplay based on the novel by Bernice Rubens.

Action

The Indian immigrant Sushila Sen lives with her 15 - year-old son Manek in London and made ​​his way as a cook Indian food for various clients.

Manek is gifted musically. He attended piano lessons of the Russian-born Yuvline Sousatzka, with whom he befriends. Sousatzka it's never managed to build a career as a pianist, as it has failed in her first major appearance. That's why she's afraid Manek could the same thing happen, and rejects the offers of an agent.

Later Sousatzka and Sushila compete for the attention of the boys. Sushila loses her job, then Manek is forced to earn money to play the piano. He accepts the offer and the agent plays in a concert that will be broadcast on the radio. Although he is mistaken in one place and a few bars omits, he has had great success. Now he is released from the grip of his teacher and begins training at a conservatory. Sousatzka in turn can release him and gets a new student again.

Reviews

Roger Ebert wrote in the Chicago Sun - Times 14 October 1988, the film is an " extraordinary film, love the music and the people about whom he 'll tell you, ". He thematizing discipline, patience, love and music. It is interesting that MacLaine intentionally older will assist you as they would be it.

The magazine wrote Cinema, the film was a " touching drama with a great MacLaine ".

" An old-fashioned staged, morbid chamber game that focuses entirely on the complex relations of persons, but in addition causes of conflict such as the encounter of different cultures exploits only limited. The focus of course is the brilliant character study, with the star actress Shirley MacLaine, a new professional role explored. "

Awards

Shirley MacLaine won in 1989 for Best Actress - Drama Golden Globe Award, which she shared with Jodie Foster ( The Accused ) and Sigourney Weaver ( Gorillas in the Mist ). The British conductor Christopher Adey has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the soundtrack recording; Gerald Gouriet was nominated for the Best Original Score Golden Globe Award.

Shirley MacLaine won the Volpi Cup at the International Film Festival of Venice in 1988. Robin Dalton held in 1989 to second place in the competition for the Wise Owl Award from the U.S. Retirement Research Foundation. Peggy Ashcroft was in 1990 nominated for the BAFTA Award.

Background

The film had its world premiere on September 17, 1988 at the Toronto International Film Festival. He played in the cinemas of the United States, a 3.5 million U.S. dollars.

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