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The Pianist

22 Ratings: 4.0

A 2002 film directed by Roman Polanski.

The Academy Award winning film The Pianist is based upon a novel by the same name and it is directed by Roman Polanski. Won Academy Awards for Best Actor (Adrien Brody) Best Director (Roman Polanski) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Drama, World War Ii, Holocaust, Roman Polanski

Cast: Adrien Brody

Director: Roman Polanski

Genre: Drama, War

Release Date: 2002

MPAA Rating: R

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review by RyanWeiss. November 17, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

My Name Is Szpilman

There are countless movies out there today that reenact the terrible story of what happened to the Jews under the Nazi regime. Movies like Schindler’s List and Life is Beautiful come to mind. Yet although these movies are amazing films, I would have to say that The Pianist is a film that no one should go without seeing. The Pianist based off the book written by Władysław Szpilman and was directed by Roman Polanski. The film follows the story of Szpilman a Jewish pianist … more

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Quick Tip by GiovanniSodi. July 19, 2010

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A Quick Tip by GiovanniSodi

I loved this film.. it was so beautiful and sad... a must see

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Quick Tip by RyanWeiss. October 03, 2009

A Quick Tip by RyanWeiss

Regardless of your view on Roman Polanski, this film is probably one of the best films I've ever seen. Adrien Brody is amazing in this film!

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review by Captain_Couth. May 20, 2009

Not your ordinary film about the Holocaust. A survivor's tale.

The Pianist is Roman Polanski's most personal film to date and an acting tour de force for Adrian Brody. The movie takes place during World War II. A brilliant pianist is forced to live like an animal during the war. Since he's of Jewish heritage, his family and others that have been "branded" with the star of David are forced to life in concentration camps and ghettos. But this film is not about this topic, that has been beaten to death already. The Pianist is about surviving and keeping one's … more

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