The pianist
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : Universal, c2002.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Status
Forks - Digital Video Disc
DVD PIANIST
1 available
DVD PIANIST
1 available
Sequim - Digital Video Disc
DVD PIANIST
1 available
DVD PIANIST
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Forks - Digital Video Disc | DVD PIANIST | Available |
| Sequim - Digital Video Disc | DVD PIANIST | Shelving Cart |
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Published
[United States] : Universal, c2002.
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (149 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
025193088529, 025192276620, 025192363122
Notes
General Note
Based on the book Smierc miasta by Wladyslaw Szpilman.
General Note
Special features: "A story of survival" featurette which includes insight into the making of the film, Roman Polanski's own story of survival during WWII, behind-the-scenes interviews with Oscar winners Roman Polanski, Adrien Brody and Ronald Harwood, clips of Wladyslaw Szpilman playing the piano.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Pawel Edelman ; editor, Herve de Luze ; music, Wojciech Kilar ; costume designer, Anna Sheppard ; production designer, Allan Starski.
Participants/Performers
Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer.
Description
Based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew, who was a brilliant pianist. He watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. He managed to escape and lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R, for violence and brief strong language.
System Details
DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound.
Language
Closed-captioned; English, French or Spanish soundtracks, optional French or Spanish subtitles.