Excellent and realistic

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 2016)

The pianist is a historical drama directed by Roman Polanski. It is based on an autobiographical book written by Wladyslaw Szpilman. Adrien Brody played the of the talented Jewish pianist, Wladyslaw Szpilman. Adrien Brody won Oscar for this movie. Also the movie won awards in almost all categories.
It's a story about the struggle of the pianist to survive the Nazi occupation of Poland during world war 2. Wladyslaw Szpilman was the greatest piano player of Poland in 1930's who lived in Warsaw. Movie is centered about the transition period of Jews at Warsaw after the first attack of Germany in 1939. I have no words to describe the horror of that holocaust due to German attack but the movie shows it and you will feel the horror while watching it. Little hopes of the Jews during that hard times keep the movie alive.
The director Roman Polanski was also in Poland during the attack. He also had unforgettable memories related to world war 2. There were many rise and falls in his life which were a source of inspiration for making such movies.
The movie is not made just for the entertainment of the audience. It's a slow paced and a bit long movie but the emotional attachment and sympathy with the characters will keep you engaged till the end. There are lot of things to learn from this movie as it exposes the harsh realities of world war 2.
The struggle and the efforts made by the pianist in that hopeless situation is a true source of inspiration for each of us. So, you must watch it.