The Pianist (2002)
The Pianist is a 2002 historical drama film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Adrien Brody as Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist who survived the Holocaust. The film is based on Szpilman's memoir of the same name and follows his life in Warsaw during World War II as he struggles to survive the Nazi occupation. The Pianist received widespread critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival and three Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Brody. The film is a powerful and poignant portrayal of the horrors of the Holocaust and the resilience of the human spirit.