The Pianist is a historical drama film based on the memoir of Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist who survived the Holocaust. Set in Warsaw during World War II, the film follows Szpilman's struggle to survive as the city is devastated by Nazi occupation. Directed by Roman Polanski, The Pianist is a haunting and deeply moving portrayal of one man's resilience and the power of music in the face of unimaginable horrors.