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The Pianist

The Pianist (2002)

R 2h 30m 8.4/10 IMDb

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.

Director: Roman Polanski

Cast: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted) Religious persecution

Mental Health & Emotional

Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Genocide / ethnic cleansing War / combat

Phobias & Sensory

Blood / medical gore

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence Gun violence Slavery / forced labor
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