Ahead of the premier of Hneke’s new movie “Happy End” on February 8th, Kino Sõprus is programming 2 special screenings of some of his masterpieces: The Piano Teacher on February 5th and Amour on February 6th.
February 5th, 8:30pm : The Piano Teacher (2001)
Synopsis: A young man romantically pursues his masochistic piano teacher.
Starring : Isabelle Huppert, Benoît Magimel, Annie Girardot
Grand Prix of Cannes in 2001, Best Actress and Best Actor for the two leads.
129mn. In French, with Estonian and Russian subtitles.
February 6th, 8:30pm : Amour (2012)
Synopsis : Georges and Anne are an octogenarian couple. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, also a musician, lives in Britain with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple’s bond of love is severely tested.
Starring : Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert
Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2012.
125mn. In French and English, with Estonian and Russian subtitles.