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.
Key facts
Cast
Adrien Brody
Original language
German, English, Russian, French
Production companies
Babelsberg Studio, Heritage Films, Runteam Productions, StudioCanal, Canal+, RP Productions
Based on
The Pianist, Śmierć Miasta
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, BAFTA Award for Best Direction, BAFTA Award for Best Film, Palme d'Or
Setting
Warsaw, Warsaw Ghetto
Filming locations
Warsaw
Trailer
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Festival History
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2024 generic - Restored Classics
- Locarno International Film Festival 2017 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Academy Awards 2003 academy_award
- Cannes Film Festival 2002 generic
- Directors Guild of America 2002 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Pianist | |
| Québec French title | Le Pianiste | |
| Alternate title | Pianista | |
| Alternate title | Der Pianist |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Music From And Inspired By The Pianist - Frédéric Chopin, Wojciech Kilar (2002) | 2 releases, 2017: Music On Vinyl |
| CD | Music From And Inspired By The Pianist - Frédéric Chopin, Wojciech Kilar (2002) | 11 releases, 2002-2012: Sony Classical, Sony Music |
| Cassette | Music From And Inspired By The Pianist - Frédéric Chopin, Wojciech Kilar (2002) | 2 releases, 2002-2003: Sony Music Soundtrax |
Full credits
| Director | Roman Polanski |
| Cast | Adrien Brody |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
