The Pianist (2002)

Kernel Score: 93% · 9,963 ratings

Genres: Drama, War

Released: 2002-09-17

Runtime: 150 minutes

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.

Director

Roman Polanski

Cast