THE PIANIST - How Polanski Depicts Survival (Film Analysis)

The Pianist is one of the most harrowing films about the Holocaust, particularly as it follows the story of a victim, as told by the real-life pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed by Holocaust survivor Roman Polanski. In this video essay, we explore the elements that enabled Polanski to depict the horror and brutality of the Holocaust, while also showing enormous restraint and showcasing the human will to survive through such bleak circumstances. Also starring: Adrien Brody, Emilia Fox, Michal Zebrowski, Ed Stoppard, Maureen Lipman, Frank Finlay, Thomas Kretschmann Check out the Maximum Hype Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/maximumhype1 More used to reading reviews instead? https://hubpages.com/@nickoon Interested in quick-reaction tweets? https://twitter.com/NicholasOonHS95 #MaximumHype Song Used Chopin - Nocturne in C sharp minor, B 49, Available at https://youtu.be/fVKHe8x1YIc Other references The Pianist 2002 Behind the Scenes Part 1, Jack Travern, Available at