Madame Sousatzka
1988 · 122 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 1,692 VOTES · DIR. John Schlesinger
Overview
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,667 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:01 (CLARINET PLAYING)
00:06:04 I just walked out with my baby and my suitcase.
00:09:12 Wonder if I might have a quick word.
00:13:27 Yes, too delicate
00:16:46 Yeah!
00:21:05 Nonsense! It'll help you be a man. Fetch some ties.
00:24:44 while I look around, would you?
00:28:15 Sometimes.
00:31:48 Thank you.
00:35:48 But I haven't finished the last one, yet.
00:38:41 that sweep the Steppes of Russia.
00:45:36 Well, how thoughtful. At 1:00 in the morning.
00:51:21 What did he say to you, Mr. Ronnie Blum?
00:54:52 Why?
01:00:15 We weren't expecting anyone.
01:03:00 No, really, are they just my debts?
01:06:00 He's only 15, charismatic, intensely musical.
01:09:06 Sorry.
01:13:53 (MEN CHATTERING)
01:18:10 but they're not doing my hip any good.
01:21:52 Is Jenny your girlfriend?
01:27:09 That's Algernon Swinburne.
01:31:47 Schumann Concerto.
01:42:42 (PLAYING FALTERS)
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,667
Dialogue density13.7 lines / min
First line00:00:01
Final line01:42:42
Production Record
DirectorJohn Schlesinger
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,692