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The Music Teacher

Le maître de musique

FEATURE FILM 93'
Comedy drama

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Directed by

Gérard Corbiau

Starring

Anne Roussel
Philippe Volter
Sylvie Fennec (The Ball of Count d'Orgel)

1987 / Original language: French / Color / stereo

The action takes place at the beginning of the century. As every time he appears on the stage, JOACHIM DALLAYRAC achieves a true triumph. Nevertheless, this evening he announces to the dismayed audience that he is quitting the stage forever. He retires with his accompanist and companion, ESTELLE, to dedicate his life henceforth to one single pupil, SOPHIE. The young lady possesses an admirable voice: JOACHIM wants to make it perfect. The apprenticeship will be trying, with no concessions...

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Academy Awards 1988
Nominated as Best Foreign Film



Rio Film Festival 1988
Jury Prize



Vichy European Film Festival 1988
Jury Prize, Audience Choice Award & Best Actor (José Van Dam)



Portugal 1988
Best First Film



Confédération Internationale des Cinémas d'Art et d'Essais Award 1988



La Haye d'Or (France)
Jury Prize (Martinique)


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Available in :

German

Spanish