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2002 · 150 min · R

The Pianist

Directed by Roman Polanski · Drama, War

The Pianist (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Roman Polanski set in Warsaw during the 1930s–1940s. It runs 150 minutes and is rated R.

A survival, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of survival, grief & loss, and war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography
Paweł Edelman
Cast
Adrien BrodyThomas KretschmannFrank FinlayMaureen LipmanEmilia FoxEd StoppardJulia RaynerJessica Kate Meyer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Warsaw
Setting
Urban
When
1930s1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
SurvivalGrief & LossWar's Cost
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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