Product: La Pianiste (Original French Version)
Rating: 5.0
art film with realistic, and extremely ugly, psychology
The French have a way of creating films full of people you would never want to know, should not want to know, and if you saw them would fail to see what lies below the surface. In other words, they explore parts of the human condition that Hollywood wouldn't touch. Huppert brilliantly realizes the portrayal of an emotionally twisted woman: maniacally focused on her art, from a bizarre household she cannot escape, and unable to form loving relationships. SHe is at times sad, cruel, and sexually experimental. However, as a reflection of her loneliness and pain, there is nothing whatsoever titillating about her sexuality.The ride is rough and it isn't for everyone. This is excellent psycho-drama, destined to be a classic that will never achieve a wide audience. Recommended with caution.