It’s the only holocaust drama I can think of that was directed by a holocaust survivor. It’s both fortunate and unfortunate that the survivor is a Polish auteur named Roman Polanski. Fortunate because Polanski is an undeniable talent, one of the most gifted of all European filmmakers. Unfortunate because Roman Polanski is still a fugitive from American justice, wanted for drugging and raping a thirteen-year-old girl in 1977. As a French citizen, Polanski has been protected from extradition to the United States ever since. He has continued to make films in exile, and The Pianist is often considered the greatest of them.
Thanks Frank. If I can muster the emotional strength I will watch it again. I couldn’t get beyond the harrowing- ness the first time. I do remember the ending though. Strong writing.
Thanks Frank. If I can muster the emotional strength I will watch it again. I couldn’t get beyond the harrowing- ness the first time. I do remember the ending though. Strong writing.
Thank you Ms Vermee x