The Pianist (2002)

Directed by Roman Polanski · Cinematography by Paweł Edelman

R150 min55 frames

DramaWar

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.

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The Pianist (2002) movie still: medium — A dark, dilapidated indoor space features peeling walls and industrial-style furniture. A thin man crouches…The Pianist (2002) movie still: wide — A snowy street is lined with a high brick wall covered in posted warnings. A group of men walks away from the…The Pianist (2002) movie still: wide — A dusty dirt track runs alongside a series of old wooden train freight cars. A group of soldiers in uniform…The Pianist (2002) movie still: medium — A dark wooden storeroom contains shelves filled with supplies and a central heavy table. One man stands by…The Pianist (2002) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room with off-white linens and a crochet pillowcase. A man in a herringbone coat lies resting…The Pianist (2002) movie still: establishing — A bustling urban boulevard in Warsaw features neoclassical stone architecture and multiple tram…The Pianist (2002) movie still: wide — A rural industrial brickyard under a grey overcast sky features a long wooden shed. A red banner hangs across…The Pianist (2002) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a round wooden table scattered with remnants of a meal. A man in a pinstripe suit…The Pianist (2002) movie still: closeup — A man stands indoors against a bright window source that backlights his hair. The man gazes downward while…The Pianist (2002) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit rehearsal space features wall-mounted fixtures and blurred music stands in the background. A…The Pianist (2002) movie still: closeup — An outdoor prisoner of war camp has barbed wire visible in the extreme foreground. A man stands in front…The Pianist (2002) movie still: wide — A war-torn city street in Poland features damaged buildings and a large crowd moving. Civilians carry luggage…The Pianist (2002) movie still: fullbody — A wet, dark cobblestone ground serves as the backdrop for a prone child. An adult figure stands above the…The Pianist (2002) movie still: wide — A wet cobblestone city street at night is illuminated by dim, distant streetlamp light. A white horse pulls a…The Pianist (2002) movie still: wide — A study features olive green walls decorated with framed pictures and a tile stove. A woman sits behind a…The Pianist (2002) movie still: closeup — A man stands partially obscured by a wooden doorframe in an indoor space. He looks through the opening…

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