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The Pianist

2002

Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.

  • Roman Polanski
  • 2h 30m
  • September 17, 2002 · France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 17, 2002
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English, Polish, German, Russian
Countries
France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom
Cinematography
Paweł Edelman
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$120,098,945
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