DVD
The pianist [videorecording] / a Roman Polanski film ; a France-Poland-Germany-United Kingdom coproduction ; R.P. Productions, Heritage Films, Studio Babelsberg, Runteam Ltd. with the participation of Canal+ ... [et al.] ; produced by Roman Polanski, Robert Benmussa, Alain Sarde ; screenplay by Ronald Harwood.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 078327856X
- Physical Description: 3 videodisc (148 min.) : col ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen ed.
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Studio Canal, c2003.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. Based on the book Smierc miasta by Wladyslaw Szpilman. 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. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R, for violence and brief strong language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, Dolby digital or DTS 5.1 surround sound. |
| Language Note: | In English with optional French or Spanish soundtracks and French or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Winner of 3 Academy Awards |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Szpilman, Wadysaw > Drama. Feature films. Biographical films. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > Drama. Motion picture film. |
| Topic Heading: | Foreign films DVD-videodiscs |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Public Library | DVD FIC PIA (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated |
35140001046781 | Fiction Videos | Volume hold | Available | - |
