Review of The Piano Teacher (2001) by Stef S — 26 Dec 2007

Wonderful, near perfect. Isabelle Huppert proves herself as one of the strongest actresses on screen.

This review of The Piano Teacher (2001) was written by Stef S on 26 Dec 2007.

The Piano Teacher has generally received very positive reviews.

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