Pianoforte (2023)

Directed by

Jakub Piątek

Genre

documentary film, musical film

Country

Germany, Poland

Runtime

1h 31m

Rated

15+

Rating

7.8 of 10 from 10 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The documentary follows young pianists as they prepare for and compete in the prestigious Chopin Competition in Warsaw. It shows their intense practice, personal struggles, and the emotional pressure of performing on a world stage.

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What happens

Pianoforte is a 2023 Polish documentary directed by Jakub Piątek, which follows young pianists from all over the world participating in the Chopin Competition, one of the most prestigious classical music competitions, held every five years in Warsaw. The film received recognition from the Polish Film Academy, which honored it with the Best Documentary award, and it is also the first Polish documentary to receive an International Emmy Award. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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