The Pianist
– The true story of pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. Whe..
The true story of pianist Wladyslaw 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.
28 Mar 2003
English, German, Russian
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Roman Polanski
Ronald Harwood (screenplay), Wladyslaw Szpilman (book)
Adrien Brody, Emilia Fox, Michal Zebrowski, Ed Stoppard
In this adaptation of the autobiography "The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945," Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jewish radio station pianist, sees Warsaw change gradually as World War II begins. Szpilman is forced into the Warsaw Ghetto, but is later separated from his family during Operation Reinhard. From this time until the concentration camp prisoners are released, Szpilman hides in various locations among the ruins of Warsaw.
Won 3 Oscars. Another 52 wins & 73 nominations.
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