The Pianist
— Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.
2002
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The Pianist
2002
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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.
Countries:
FR, PL, GB, DE
Languages:
Polish, Russian, English, German
Content Rating:
R
Runtime:
2hrs 30min
Status:
Released
Release date:
2002-09-17
Release format:
Streaming
— Sep 17, 2002
The film is a masterpiece and stands among the best in the World War II genre. It is a fantastic tribute to Szpilman, albeit belated and posthumous. I first watched it when it was released and appreciated it less than I do now. I believe the film grows with maturity and understanding. It encapsulates powerful experiences in a hateful world, and many tears were shed throughout the viewing. If you haven’t seen the film, it is a must-watch. Put it on your bucket list.
The only thing I wish for is more about the officer, Hosfield, in the film, but as mentioned, the film is a tribute to Szpilman.
I highly recommend it. 10/10.