"The Piano Teacher" is a 2001 film directed by Michael Haneke, based on the novel by Elfriede Jelinek. The story follows Erika Kohut, a middle-aged piano teacher who leads a repressed life, balancing her strict professional demeanor with her troubled personal existence. Erika's life takes a turn when she becomes involved with her student, Walter Klemmer. Their relationship explores themes of power, control, and desire, ultimately leading to a complex and disturbing dynamic that challenges both characters' boundaries and emotional states. The film is known for its intense performances and psychological depth.