18. The Pianist (2002)

The Pianist by Roman Polanski narrates the true and agonizing story of Władysław Szpilman, a Polish Jewish pianist who survived the Holocaust. Adrien Brody won an Oscar for playing the role of Szpilman. The movie revealed how the Warsaw Ghetto affected him both physically and mentally. This movie showcases the human spirit under extreme suffering. The Pianist is a reminder of the horrors of war and the power of art to endure even through the darkest times.
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Edited by Yesha Srivastava