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The title character in the Belgian-French The Music Teacher is a retired opera star, played by Jose Van Dam. The teacher's most gifted pupil is singer/musician Anne Roussel. Her love for her teacher i... read more read more...s one of the motivating factors of the story, as is Roussel and Van Dam's relationship with another pupil, petty thief Philippe Volter. Complicating matters is one of Van Dam's old enemies, who endeavors to exploit the talents of the pupils. Written and directed by Gerard Corbiau, The Music Teacher unfortunately drags whenever the principals stop singing and start talking. But what singing! And what cinematography! Small wonder that this film was nominated for a "Best Foreign Picture" Academy Award. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Gérard Corbiau

Release Date: February 1, 1989

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Ken Hanke
September 5, 2007
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A well made, entertaining work, but it never quite gets away from the sense that it's a bit of a 'culture vulture' version of the traditional uplifting sports movie. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
July 19, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

A valentine to opera singers and the glories of their art Full Review

Caryn James
August 30, 2004
Caryn James, New York Times

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January 10, 2004
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July 5, 2005
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June 24, 2006
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