The Pianist
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- TMDB rating for The Pianist (opens in a new tab)8.4 / 10(10,436 votes)
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- Director: Roman Polanski
- Cast: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard
- Released: Sep 17, 2002
Synopsis
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
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My commentary
So tragically moving and capturing of the most primal of human behaviors, even in the face of madness and tragedy. An inspring story and a moument to filmmaking and acting
Awards
- Best ActorAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best DirectorAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best DirectionBAFTA
- Best FilmBAFTA
Show 3 more institutions
- Palme d'OrCannes Film Festival
- National Board of Review: Top Ten FilmsNational Board of Review of Motion Pictures
- European Film Award for Best CinematographerOther awards