Description

The Pianistis a 2002 biographical drama film, directed by Roman Polanski. It is based on the autobiographical bookThe Pianist, a World War II memoir by the PolishJewish pianist and composer Wadysaw Szpilman. The film was a coproduction between France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland.The Pianistwas met with significant critical praise and received multiple awards and nominations. It was awarded the Palme dOr at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. At the 75th Academy Awards,The Pianistwon Oscars for Best Director Polanski, Best Adapted Screenplay Ronald Harwood, and Best Actor Adam Brody, and was also nominated for four other awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. It also won the BAFTA Award for Best Film and for Best Direction in 2003 and seven French Ceacutesars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Brody.The soundtrack was created by Wojciech Kilar and features compositions by Chopin, which are played by Polish pianist Janusz Olejniczak. In 2003, the music won the Ceacutesar Award for Best Music Written for a Film, and was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music.The Pianistis available as a 20thanniversary edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on green coloured vinyl and is housed in a gatefold sleeve with a 4page booklet with pictures from the movie. Chopin and Kilar is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £35 +P&P