The Pianist 2002 ‧ War/Drama ‧ 2h 30m

During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive.
Release date: September 6, 2002 (Poland)
Director: Roman Polanski
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, MORE
Distributed by: Pathé, Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Bac Films, Tobis Film
Adapted from: The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945
Box office: $120.1 million