The Pianist

Storyline

The Pianist 2002

The Pianist is a film that tells the real and terrifying drama story of World War II. It won three Oscars the year after its release, showcasing its success to the world. The movie focuses on the true life story of famous Polish pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman. Set in Nazi-occupied Poland, the film follows Szpilman as he navigates the horrors of the German army’s occupation. Despite narrowly escaping being taken to a prisoner camp, he must now fight for survival in the outskirts of the city with the local residents. As he battles starvation alongside the community, he must also bravely confront the challenges that come his way.

Genre:
Biography, Drama
Year:
2002
Category:
Music
Country:
France, Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
IMDB:
8.5 - tt0253474
Duration:
Content Rating:
R
Director:
Roman Polanski
Stars:
Adrien Brody, Frank Finlay, Thomas Kretschmann