Twenty years later, he plays an architect fleeing Europe after World War II in a film directed by Brady Corbet. fauvismAdrien Brody praised by critics pianist. Directed by Roman Polanski, pianist Brody plays real-life pianist and composer Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jewish survivor of the Holocaust. The film is based on Spearman’s 1946 memoir, which tells the story of his hardships while losing contact with his family during World War II but finding strength through music.
Prior to this, Brody had a starring role in a Terrence Malick film. thin red line But the 1998 premiere found him mostly on the cutting room floor; he also co-starred in Spike Lee’s 1999 drama sam’s summer. Joseph Fiennes recently starred in Shakespeare’s lovewas Polanski’s first choice pianist But he was busy watching a show. Brody won the role after an extensive casting process and threw himself into preparation. He worked with four piano instructors, practiced for hours a day, and dieted to lose 30 pounds. That means don’t indulge in French pastries when shooting in Paris. “It was probably the worst for a place where there was no bread,” Brody recalled at the time.
Filming also took place over six weeks in Eastern Europe, with Brody the only actor on set while Spielman holed up alone. “I found [the piano] Not only does it relieve hunger, but it also relieves loneliness,” he said.
pianist The film premiered in Cannes in May 2002 and won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival before being released in theaters by Focus Features on December 27. , which features an award-winning script by Brody, Polanski and Ronald Harwood.
Brody, who at 29 became the youngest ever Best Actor winner, said the film’s story caused him to suffer from depression for a year after filming wrapped. But he’s grateful for his new perspective: “Besides the obvious career benefits and accolades, it’s changed my life as a man.”
This story first appeared in the December Independence issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
