The Music Lesson
The Music Lesson

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The Music Lesson

2017
Movie
9 min
English

Marion, a jaded music teacher must deal with an unruly student at her soul sucking job.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: Rupert GooldGenres: Drama, Music

Plot Summary

A wealthy patron and art collector is set to receive a painting from her estranged son. However, the son, who is a musician, is struggling with his art. The patron's relationship with her son is complex and fraught with tension. The film explores themes of art, creation, and familial relationships.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Tilda Swinton's performance and the film's atmospheric qualities. Some found the pacing and narrative a bit slow or abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Tilda Swinton's compelling performance.

  • Appreciated for its artistic and atmospheric direction.

  • Some found the narrative less engaging or overly deliberate.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the strong performances, particularly Tilda Swinton, and the film's artistic merits. Some viewers found the plot a bit unconventional or slow-moving.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on a 19th-century painting of the same name by French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

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