“The Pianist” is a 2002 biographical war drama film directed by Roman Polanski and based on the memoir of the same name by Władysław Szpilman. The film stars Adrien Brody as Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist who survives the Holocaust in Warsaw during World War II.

The film depicts the harrowing experiences of Szpilman as he tries to survive in the Warsaw Ghetto, where he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Nazis against the Jewish population. After the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Szpilman is forced into hiding, living in various locations throughout the city, including in the ruins of bombed-out buildings.

Throughout the film, Szpilman’s love for music and his talent as a pianist are integral to his survival, as they help him connect with non-Jewish individuals who provide him with shelter and support. The film culminates with Szpilman’s liberation by the Red Army and his eventual return to playing the piano publicly.

“The Pianist” received widespread critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Polanski and Best Actor for Brody. The film is considered a powerful portrayal of the horrors of the Holocaust and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.