The pianist
Title:
The pianist
Author:
Polanski, Roman.
Edition:
Widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio).
Publication Information:
[Universal City, Calif.] : Focus Features : [Distributed by] Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2006]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
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.
General Note:
"A France-Poland-Germany-United Kingdom coproduction."
Based on the book *Smier*c miasta by Wladyslaw Szpilman.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002.
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 Władysław Szpilman playing the piano.
Language:
English
French
Spanish
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R, for violence and brief strong language.
Personal Subject:
ISBN:
9781417020058
UPC:
025193088529
Format :
DVD
