• Duration: 2'
• Instrumentation: 0010-0000-archi
• Year: 2002

''The Pianist'' is a screen adaptations of the memoirs of Władysław Szpilman (played by Adrien Brody), an eminent composer and pianist, who experienced persecution during World War II because of his Jewish origin, barely avoiding deportation, struggling to survive with the help of his friends. The film won numerous awards, including the ''Golden Palm'' at the Cannes Film Festival (2002) and, in 2003, the French ''César'' in seven categories, including Film Music. Wojciech Kilar was also awarded an Anthony Asquith BAFTA Award for Best Film Music (2003), and an Eagle (Orzeł) from the Polish Film Academy for Best Music in 2003.