The BEST scene in 'The Pianist'

There are many aspects that make the pianist an incredible film.

But one in particular is the most impactful for me.

The 4 and a half minute segment, manages to capture every emotion Adrian Brody’s character has felt till this moment.

But the real genius of this scene isn’t the visuals, it's the choice of music.

Chopin’s piece is the perfect accompaniment to this, and no other music could come close to describing these horrors.


Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:40 - Plot

01:10 - Freedom Through Music

01:55 - Music Taken

02:23 - German Appropriation

02:54 - Chopin

04:10 - The Scene

07:00 - Outro


Media used: Roman Polanski's 'The Pianist' (2002)

Music used: Chopin's Ballade in G minor, Chopin's Waltz in A minor, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (First Movement), Chopin's Nocturne Op.9 No.1