Pianoforte

Pianoforte is a documentary that follows young pianists from across the globe as they participate in the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. The film focuses on the 2021 edition of the event, where dozens of musicians competed to be among the final twelve performers. By providing a look behind the scenes, the story explores the emotional pressure of the contest and the personal growth of the musicians who have dedicated their lives to the piano.

Directed by Jakub Piątek and produced by Maciej Kubicki, the production was a collaboration between Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The film features appearances by several participants, including Leonora Armellini, Michelle Candotti, Alexander Gadjiev, Eva Gevorgyan, Hao Rao, and Marcin Wieczorek. The project involved a credited crew of 60 people and was supported by production companies such as ZDF, MFF, PISF, and Chimney Poland.

Released on December 1, 2023, the 91-minute film has been received positively by viewers. It holds a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 585 votes and a rating of 7.8/10 on TMDB from 10 votes.