Based on the book by Władysław Szpilman.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Special features: "A Story of Survival: Behind-the-scenes of The Pianist"; Interview with screenwriter Ronald Harwood; Interview with Andrzej Szpilman, son of Wladyslaw Szpilman; Theatrical trailer.
Director of photography, Pawel Edelman ; editor, Hervé de Luze ; music by Wojciech Kilar ; costume designer, Anna Sheppard ; production designer, Allan Starski.
Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Michal Zebrowski, Ed Stoppard, Maureen Lipman.
Blu-ray; 1080p high-definition; region A; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; requires Blu-ray player.
In English; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).
Academy Awards, 2003: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Adrien Brody), Best Director (Roman Polanski), Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Ronald Harwood).
BAFTA Awards, 2003: Best Film (Roman Polanski, Robert Benmussa, Alain Sarde), David Lean Award for Direction (Roman Polanski).
Cannes Film Festival, 2002: Palme d'Or (Roman Polanski).
Golden Globes Italy, 2003: Best European Film (Roman Polanski).
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