Brilliant portrayal of the Holocaust!

Rating: 10/10 (8 September 2002)

"The Pianist" is the story of Wladyslaw Szpillman,a Jewish pianist who lived with his family in Warsaw.When the Germans took over Warsaw,they started to build the Ghetto.All the Jewish people were placed there-among them Szpillman and his family.His will of life is the main concept of the film.Directed with flair and skill by Roman Polanski("Rosemary's Baby","The Tenant","Chinatown")"The Pianist" is based on a true story-Wladyslaw Szpillman is an authentic character!The film is well-made and excellently played-Adrien Brody shines as a Szpillman.I think that this is the role of his life!There are a lot of emotions,some scenes like the picture of completely destroyed Warsaw are truly heart-breaking.The atmosphere of Warsaw during the Second World War is well-captured and believable-the viewer almost feels that he is there!10 out of 10-along with "The Schindler's List"(1993)this is possibly the most realistic portrayal of the Holocaust ever made!