“The Pianist” (2002), directed by Roman Polanski, is a harrowing true story based on the autobiography of Władysław Szpilman. Starring Adrien Brody, the film follows Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist, as he survives the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. The film is celebrated for its poignant storytelling and Brody’s Oscar-winning performance.