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The pianist

Polanski, Roman, (film director.). Benmussa, Robert, (film producer.). Sarde, Alain, 1952- (film producer.). Harwood, Ronald, 1934-2020 (screenwriter.). Brody, Adrien, (actor.). Kretschmann, Thomas, 1962- (actor.). Finlay, Frank, 1926-2016 (actor.). Lipman, Maureen, (actor.). Fox, Emilia, 1974- (actor.). Stoppard, Ed, (actor.). Rayner, Julia, (actor.). Meyer, Jessica Kate, (actor.). Edelman, Pawel, 1958- (director of photography.). Kilar, Wojciech, (composer.). Szpilman, Władysław Motion picture adaptation of (work): Śmierć miasta. (Added Author). R.P. Productions, (production company.). Heritage Films (Firm : Warsaw, Poland), (production company.). Studio Babelsberg. (production company.). Runteam Ltd., (production company.). Studio Canal+, (production company.). Universal Pictures (Firm), (production company.). Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer. (Cast).

Summary: Based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew, who was a brilliant pianist. He watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. He managed to escape and lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis.

Item details

  • ISBN: 0783292651
  • ISBN: 9780783292656
  • ISBN: 1417020059
  • ISBN: 9781417020058
  • Physical Description: videodisc
    1 videodisc, both sides (149 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Full screen version.
  • Publisher: Universal City, California : Universal, [2002]

Contents / Notes

General Note:
Based on the book Śmierć miasta by Wladyslaw Szpilman.
Special features: "A story of survival" featurette which includes insight into the making of the film, Roman Polanski's own story of survival during WWII, behind-the-scenes interviews with Oscar winners Roamn Polanski, Adrien Brody and Ronald Harwood, clips of Wladyslaw Szpilman playing the piano.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Pawel Edelman ; editor, Herve de Luze ; music, Wojciech Kilar ; costume designer, Anna Sheppard ; production designer, Allan Starski.
Participant or Performer Note: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R, for violence and brief strong language.
System Details Note:
DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish soundtracks, optional French or Spanish subtitles.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Adrien Brody), Best Director (Roman Polanski), and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Ronald Harwood)
European Film Award for Best Cinematographer (Pawel Edelman)
Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or (Golden Palm)
BAFTA Film Award for Best Film ; BAFTA's David Lean Award for Direction

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