Review of The Piano Teacher (2001) by Van L — 18 Nov 2007

Derangeant et envoutant!!

L'art du sado-masochisme... Une autre grande oeuvre de Haneke!

This review of The Piano Teacher (2001) was written by Van L on 18 Nov 2007.

The Piano Teacher has generally received very positive reviews.

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