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The Music Teacher

Original title: Le maître de musique
  • 19881988
  • PGPG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
911
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POPULARITY
62,672
7,988
The Music Teacher (1988)
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Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers, Sophie and Jean. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on bot... Read allAging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers, Sophie and Jean. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the t... Read allAging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers, Sophie and Jean. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three. Based on their teacher's reputation, Sophie and Jean are invited to participate in a... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
911
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
62,672
7,988
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    • Director
      • Gérard Corbiau
    • Writers
      • Luc Jabon(story)
      • Gérard Corbiau(story)
      • Andrée Corbiau(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • José van Dam
      • Anne Roussel
      • Philippe Volter
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Gérard Corbiau
    • Writers
      • Luc Jabon(story)
      • Gérard Corbiau(story)
      • Andrée Corbiau(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • José van Dam
      • Anne Roussel
      • Philippe Volter
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    • 10User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

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    José van Dam
    • Joachim Dallayrac
    Anne Roussel
    Anne Roussel
    • Sophie Maurier
    Philippe Volter
    • Jean Nilson
    Sylvie Fennec
    • Estelle Fischer
    Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau
    • Prince Scotti
    Johan Leysen
    Johan Leysen
    • François Manssaux
    Marc Schreiber
    • Arcas
    Alain Carre
    • Attendant
    David Ashman
    • English Critic
    Bob Bender
    • English Critic
    Jonathan Fox
    • English Critic
    Jeannette Bakker
    • Diva
    Philippe Drecq
    • Dandy
    Jean Gerardy
    • Old Man
    Yvette Merlin
    • Louise
    Carlos Moens
    • Gardener
    Jean Musin
    • Lhomond
    Jean-Louis Sbille
    Jean-Louis Sbille
    • Critic
    • Director
      • Gérard Corbiau
    • Writers
      • Luc Jabon(story)
      • Gérard Corbiau(story) (screenplay)
      • Andrée Corbiau(screenplay)
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    The Music Teacher

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Belgium's official submission to the 1989's Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Joachim Dallayrac: Ladies and gentlemen, that was my last performance.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Sex, Lies, and Videotape/Young Einstein/Parenthood/The Music Teacher (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphonie No 4, 1. Ruhevoll
      Written by Gustav Mahler
      Conducted by André Vandernoot
      Performed by RTBF Symphony Orchestra

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A movie for music lovers...
    It is a rare feat to have a movie plot and music so complementary and interwoven. Great actors. Outstanding choice of music pieces. Great performers. It is difficult not to be fascinated by this movie. A must see and see again. Mahler's lieders will become forever unforgettable.
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    • Insp. Clouzot
    • May 12, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1989 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Belgium
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Maestro
    • Filming locations
      • Théâtre du Château de Chimay, 14 rue du Château, Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF)
      • K2 SA
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,086,894
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,486
      • Jul 9, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,086,894
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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