"Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece."

The Pianist (2002)
Directed by Roman Polanski, rated R, 150 minutes

The Pianist is a monumentally powerful but difficult to watch film about a Polish Jewish musician who tries to survive after his ghetto is destroyed during World War II. Adrien Brody is incredible in the lead, offering a sad, but intense performance. The film is filled with scenes that will burn into your memory, moments of extreme terror and depravity, as well as scenes of beauty and kindness. Polanski perfectly captures the dismay and horror of the Nazi's victims, but also tells a truly magnificent story about an incredible human being. The Pianist visually stunning, the music is captivating and the acting is amazing, but the story is truly haunting. You'll like it if: You like films about the holocaust, films about survival, Roman Polanski's films, Schindler's List, Downfall or Chinatown.

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