The Pianist
The Pianist

The Pianist (2002)

R (US) | France, Poland, Germany, UK, USA | English, German, Russian | 150 min
Directed by: Roman Polanski
8.4

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.

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Best Motion Picture - Drama

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Release Date

France
(Cannes Film Festival, premiere)
2002-05-24
Russia
(Moscow Film Festival)
2002-06-24
Poland
(premiere)
2002-09-06
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Pianist
(Original title)
El pianista
Argentina
The Pianist
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
Severe
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Severe