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The Piano Teacher
Why this pick
Its severe control, erotic power games, and painfully precise attention to desire echo the unsettling intimacy beneath The Duke of Burgundy’s carefully arranged roles.
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MOVIE2014 1h 44m GBR
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Evelyn is studying lepidopterology under the older Cynthia, who frequently lectures on her studies. Evelyn is romantically involved with Cynthia and works as a maid in her home, where she is subject to strict behavioural expectations and high standards for cleanliness. When Evelyn does not complete tasks to Cynthia's satisfaction, she is punished.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Cynthia