Based on the memoirs of W±adys±aw Szpilman, a Polish Jew, who was a brilliant pianist. He watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. He managed to escape and lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis.

Based on the book Smierc miasta by W±adys±aw Szpilman. Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. Special features: ""A story of survival"" featurette which includes insight into the making of the film, Roman Polanski's own story of survival during WWII, behind-the-scenes interviews with Oscar winners Roman Polanski, Adrien Brody and Ronald Harwood, clips of W±adys±aw Szpilman playing the piano.